Animas Ensemble Tasting Notes

Details

• Location:  Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca
• Agave: Espadín and Papalotmetl / A. angustifolia haw. and A. cupreata
• Maestro Mezcalero: Procoro Bautista / Edilberto Bautista
• ABV: 48%
• Tasting keywords: Honey, crème brûlée
• NOM: O513X
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Nose

Honey, honey suckle

Taste

Rich honey, sweet, custardy crème brûlée richness.

Production Details

• Agave sources: 7-10 year old  espadín sourced near Santa Cruz Papalutla, Oaxaca. 8-12 year old wild cupreata which are called Papalometl locally.
• Roast: Horno – below ground stone lined pit.
• Crush: Tahona
• Fermentation: White oak tinas with ambient yeasts
• Distillation: 250-liter copper pot