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Originally Posted by 1tequila2
This is my second time trying Chichicapa. Tonight I poured a big glass and I'm slowly sipping my way through this Mezcal. I'm just finding a level of indefinable smokiness that's hard for me to appreciate. It's like a smoldering damp ashes, exotic wood, in the ground pit fire... sort of... full on smell and flavor. The taste definately matches the nose. I'm trying not to focus on the smoke and find other elements of this unique spirit to enjoy, and I am finding them. It's got so much going on it's hard for me to figure out exactly what I'm liking and not liking about it. Everything else seems kinda mild next to it. Maybe with time it will grow on me somewhat. This spirit is difficult for me to pin down. It's not much like tequila, and I guess that's the point.
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It is definitely an aquired taste, especially if you are used to the more "softer tasting" tequilas. Mezcal certainly has it's own unique flavor profile. You may find the flavor of lighter, less intense Mezcal's such as Scorpion Blanco or even Mezcal Felino to your liking. There may even be other labels that are out there that I have yet to try. Maybe someone else has some suggestions?
Personally I really have to be in the mood to drink Mezcal but when I am I prefer Chichicapa to them all. Sometimes I even sip on some while enjoying a nice cigar....talk about a "smokefest"!
