CONTRALUZ REPOSADO CRISTALINO MEZCAL, Mexico 750ml

The orange blossom and honey notes really come through nicely alongside the agave, making it smooth enough to sip neat. The 6-month oak aging adds a gentle warmth without overpowering the crisp agave flavor.

The six months in charred American oak really smooth out the edges, but the green agave still comes through bold and bright. I usually sip mezcal neat, and this one’s honey sweetness lingers just right without being cloying.

I was blown away by how the orange blossom and honey notes come through so cleanly, even with the oak aging. This cristalino is dangerously smooth—definitely my new favorite for sipping neat on a quiet evening.