Details
- Location: Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca
- Agave: Madrecuixe (karwinskii)
- Maestro Mezcalero: Enrique Jimenez
- ABV: 50.1%
- Tasting keywords: bold, rich, umami
Nose
The smokiness jumps from the glass, but rather than overpowering, it intertwines with notes of smoked meat and roses- it smells like an ideal accompaniment to a charcuterie board.
Taste
The flavors come in waves, starting off with mineral rich soil, red clay, and mountain herbs like oregano and thyme. The pine and minty notes are balanced with notes of plump ripe summer fruits- creating a full flavored impression.
Production Details
- Agave sources: 100% wild agave
- Roast: in ground conical earthen pit
- Crush: tahona
- Fermentation: Wild native yeasts
- Distillation: Copper still
Method / Background Notes
With long standing relationships throughout the region, Don Enrique gets access to top quality wild agaves. Each batch is a unique snapshot of time and a limited bottling.
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