PAtrick and
occasionally others review the most potent drinks.
But first, background info.
We here at the IPN Blog and asscociated feel we have a responsibility to take on the hard jobs. To put our lives and minds on the line, as it were, to provide the best possible entertainment for the several people who view the IPN Blog.
It is with this in mind that we decided to take on that most volatile and nausea-inducing of passtimes; spirits.
Each week, on a Sunday, we'll review a spirit or liquer, weeding out the losers and bringing you the advice you need to make an informed choice of poison. Enjoy.
PAtrick
This week: Monte Alban
Mezcal Con Gusano (MAMCG) (the one with the worm in it) ($49)
Tequilla and its cousin
Mezcal always seem to test me in unexpected ways. This time the
challenge came in the form of an ethical dilema around the mysterious
agave (arh-gar-vee, I think) worm, pickling in the bottom of the
bottle.
I understand that there
is some sort of tradition, and that the whole affair has some
ancient, mystical significance to the Mexican people, but it still
feels, well, icky. The gentle pop as you bite the creature's head off
and the ooze of whatever goo is on the inside impedes true enjoyment.
Thankfully though, the worm mouthful is only one of the 20+ shots
you'll get from the bottle.
Like a true wanker I
enjoyed MAMCG over ice and in increasing amounts. At the low
temperatures it's easy to drink, beating any tequilla I've had yet.
Taken as a shot it kicks hards (as good shots do), however we didn't
have any lemons with us and can't provide a lip-sip-suck rating. We
did, however, have strawberries, and give the lip-sip-bite
combination a 3.5 star rating.
Overall, it presents
great novelty with the worm, and great tastes either straight, shot
or mixed. The price is restrictive however, and so should only be
kept for an occasion or as a build up to a big night.
4 stars.
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