Details
- Location: Pino Bonito, Michoacan
- Agave: Inaequidens
- Maestro: Emilio Vieyra
- Abv: 46%
- Tasting keywords: complex, leather, mint
- NOM: M218C
Nose
Refreshing and pungent with rough saddle leather, garden fresh herbs, and hints of baked citrus.
Taste
This mezcal hits all of the flavors- sweet brown sugar, smoked spices, piquant chilies, and earthy vegetal notes are all balanced as they reveal themselves in waves. As each flavor washes over the palate, there is more to discover- the pininess of the region, the gentle smoke of the vinata, tropical fruit undertones, and a roasted nuttiness that all contribute to the richness of this gem.
Method/Background
Made by 6th generation maestro Emilio Vieyra in the Rio Balsas region surrounded by pine forests from a combination of wild agave and sustainably cultivated agaves from their 400+ acre Rancho Limon which doubles as a nature reserve. Agaves are cooked in an in-ground pit, machine crushed, and fermented in in-ground wooden (encino) pits with spring water. The mash is double distilled in internal condenser stills made of copper and wood. The mezcal is rested in glass for at least 6 months.
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