The brand is owned by a Collaboration between The Veil Brewing Company and Y Tu Mamá Restaurant in Richmond Virginia. The group also acts as their own importer. Currently, Mosto is only sold in Virginia through the state's ABC Store system. The only redeeming feature to a State run system is being able to search their inventory... Mosto Tequila has one of the new up and coming Tequila producers making this. Oscar Vazquez Camarena is behind this project. And it seems that he is following in the footsteps of many from his family's lineage. Over the last several years, Oscar has brought to market Tierra de Ensueño. He has taken the lessons he learned with his Chemistry background and his time spent at El Pandillo to produce quality tequilas. The production of this Tequila starts in the Highlands where Estate Grown Agaves are selected. Jimadors cut and ready the piñas on land that Multi-generational Farmers are dedicated to regenerative land practices. Stone Brick Ovens are utilized in the cooking. Once cooked and cooled, agave is then macerated with Roller Mills and Deep Well Water is added. Fermintation is done in Open Stainless Steel Vats with Natural Wild Yeasts. It is then twice distilled in a combination of Copper Pot Stills and Stainless Pot Stills with Copper Coils before being proofed down. Aroma: Sweet Cooked Agave is accompanied by a light Cinnamon essence. A combination of Vegetal and Olive Brine mixes with a little Thyme and Sage. A nice Lime Citrus note is here as well. And to finish after several minutes in the glass a sweet Floral component is present. Taste: The Sweet Cooked Agave and Vegetal notes greet you at the beginning. A light Spicy Cinnamon mixes with White Pepper to give this little more backbone. The Olive Brine that was on the nose transfers on to the taste as well. The Lime Citrus has a light Melon and Floral flavor with it. And the Herbs of Thyme and Sage are both here as well. Finish: This has a nice Medium finish that brings the Cinnamon and Pepper along. Overall this is a very drinkable pour. Because of the simplicity and ease to drink, this would make a great beginners Tequila. It does have a very nice mouth feel that was visible when I purchased the bottle. There were Lipids floating in the Tequila that easily dissipated after a good shake. I would love to see this version proofed between 92-100. That is where this would absolutely shine! Salud!!!

Mosto Blanco Virginia ABC $50 (USD) BACKGROUND: Importing company is located in central Virinia, but i do not see availability beyond the state. From the same NOM that produces Ensueno, expect a similar experience. Overall: Solid nose that will grab your attention. Several enjoyable aromas. The taste will have appeal to those who prefer sweeter blancos. The mouthfeel has a medium body and leans slightly to the thin side. I find the sweetness over riding other flavors, but the pepper note that rides along helps bring some balance. A medium length finish. Aroma: Vegetal green olive and black tea with a touch of minerality and pepper. Bold cooked agave sweetness with hints of creamy vanilla (but not cake batter), lemongrass, and spearmint. Some bitter orange peel, lime, and melon add a nice fruity under current. Taste: The mouthfeel is a tad shy of being indulgent. Overall, this sits softly in the palate, although the pepper punches through quite nicely. Cooked agave sweetness, white pepper, and a touch of citrus. That little touch of lime, spearmint, and bitter orange peel is just under the surface.