The bus back from West Brewery dropped us on Hope St.
Being unfamiliar with central Glasgow it took a little while to orientate ourselves in the direction of our hotel. On the way herself spotted the colourful facade & welcoming lights of Mezcal Restaurant.
Shall we go in? – Sure we will!
Inside was themed like a Day Of The Dead celebration. Loads of brightly coloured garlands, highly decorated skulls & for me at least – a veritable wall of tequila & mezcal!
Herself went for a Margarita – Mezcal are big on cocktails – while I went for the visually attractive Gem & Bolt Mezcal.
This mezcal exhibited a gentle soft smokiness, lovely oily mouthfeel & an attractive aftertaste which reminded me of butterscotch.
A nice & easy offering.
We were enjoying the thumping music, cheery atmosphere & warm environs while looking out on passers by on a chilly evening – so another round was ordered.
Herself went for the same. I branched out for the mysterious Pechuga style – described as redistilled mezcal with fruits, grains & chicken breasts on the Mezcal Menu.
Bruxo No 3 made my glass.
I can’t vouch for the chicken breasts – but I was immediately hooked by a cleaner, brighter & fresher earthy agave smokiness. Gorgeously oily & viscous palate offering a smoky after-kiss. More vegetal agave on the rear with an almost umami like style of flavours going on.
My kinda mezcal!
If you’re looking for a bit of agave spirit in your life – Mezcal in Glasgow is the place to go.
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Mezcal Restaurant website here.
Gem & Bolt website here.
Bruxo Mezcal website here.
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