{"product_id":"peloton-de-la-muerte-criollo-mezcal-750ml","title":"Pelotón de la Muerte Criollo Mezcal 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePelotón de la Muerte — \"Squadron of Death\" — carries genuine historical weight in its very name. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Criollo priest and Father of Mexican Independence, was executed and decapitated in 1811, his head displayed publicly as a warning. In response, an ad-hoc insurgent army calling itself Pelotón de la Muerte formed to avenge his death, flying a banner known as \"The Doliente Hidalgo\" — red for the leader's blood, black for mourning the priest, bones honoring his remains. That same flag adorns every bottle in this line, part of the broader Mezcales de Leyenda portfolio, built specifically with the cocktail scene in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis particular expression is made entirely from 100% Maguey Criollo agave (Agave angustifolia rubescens), produced by mezcalero Hector Obregón in Mazatlán, Guerrero. Production follows a genuinely distinctive two-still process: the agave is roasted underground, undergoes a five-day spontaneous open-air fermentation, then double distilled — first in an Arabic still, then a second pass through a Filipino still fitted with a wood hat, a genuinely uncommon combination reflecting the cross-cultural distilling traditions found in parts of rural Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDrinkhacker's independent review found the mezcal \"moderately smoky but clearly quite sweet and fruity, with notes of red berries popping quickly,\" describing it as \"not altogether complex\" but representing \"a middle-road mezcal style well,\" with \"bolder smoky notes\" emerging \"on the palate alongside an overripe tropical and citrus fruit character,\" turning \"surprisingly salty and lightly vegetal as the fruit character fades,\" the finish showing \"a lingering saline note and more hints of green vegetables.\" Mezcalistas' own tasting notes describe \"rich agave, fresh cut mango\" on the nose, with the palate \"fresh and light\" carrying \"flavors of green bell pepper and piloncillo,\" genuinely \"full bodied.\" Caskers' extended tasting confirms \"an intense drinking experience with plenty of fruit notes,\" describing \"ripe cherry, candied apple, citrus, and pine\" balanced \"by medium smoke and a long and delicate finish.\" Mezcal Reviews' community found real range across different lots — one describing \"hint of lemon, cinnamon, banana, medium smoke\" on the nose, with a \"viscous mouth feel,\" \"crayon wax,\" and \"chocolate orange\" on the palate, concluding it's \"definitely worth\" the price point. This is genuinely approachable, distinctively produced mezcal — a real showcase of Criollo agave's naturally fruit-forward character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePelotón de la Muerte Criollo is a sub-brand of Mezcales de Leyenda, produced by mezcalero Hector Obregón in Mazatlán, Guerrero, Mexico. Made entirely from 100% Maguey Criollo agave (Agave angustifolia rubescens), the agave is roasted underground before undergoing a five-day spontaneous, open-air fermentation. The mash is then double distilled — first in an Arabic still, then a second pass through a Filipino still fitted with a wood hat. Bottled at approximately 40-41% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo formal numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinkhacker (extended independent review):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is made from 100% Criollo agave, this mezcal is open-air fermented for 5 days before being double distilled, first in an Arabic still and then the 2nd pass in a Filipino still with a wood hat. On the whole this presents with a fairly classic, wholly approachable character. The nose is moderately smoky but clearly quite sweet and fruity, with notes of red berries popping quickly. It's not altogether complex, but it does represent a middle-road mezcal style well. Bolder smoky notes emerge on the palate alongside an overripe tropical and citrus fruit character. It's surprisingly salty and lightly vegetal as the fruit character fades, the finish showing a lingering saline note and more hints of green vegetables.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMezcalistas (official tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Rich agave, fresh cut mango. Taste: Fresh and light with flavors of green bell pepper and piloncillo. It is full bodied and...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaskers (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This mezcal offers an intense drinking experience with plenty of fruit notes. Ripe cherry, candied apple, citrus, and pine are balanced by medium smoke and a long and delicate finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMezcal Reviews community (extended review, Lot 1HEC0520):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Hint of lemon. Cinnamon. Banana. Medium smoke. Palate: Viscous mouth feel but nice. Crayon wax. Chocolate orange. Hot but not overly stiff — it works really well and potentially dangerous. A good, salty and smoky finish that sizzles and lasts. For the price point I'd definitely pony up for a bottle of this stuff.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich agave and fresh cut mango lead, joined by moderate smoke and sweet, fruity red berries, alongside lemon, cinnamon, and banana in some lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and light, with green bell pepper and piloncillo carrying the entry, developing overripe tropical and citrus fruit, ripe cherry, candied apple, and pine, balanced by medium smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurprisingly salty and lightly vegetal, closing with lingering saline character and green vegetable notes — genuinely approachable and versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcal Artesanal Joven — Single Agave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~40-41%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Maguey Criollo (Agave angustifolia rubescens)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMazatlán, Guerrero, Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMezcalero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHector Obregón\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderground pit roasted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-air, spontaneous, 5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble distilled — Arabic still, then Filipino still with wood hat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcales de Leyenda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSister Expressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePelotón de la Muerte Espadín, Pechuga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn approachable, fruit-forward, middle-road mezcal — genuinely distinctive two-still distillation process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; 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