Details
- Location: Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca
- Agave: Tobala (Potatorum)
- Maestro Mezcalero: Enrique Jimenez
- ABV: 47%
- Tasting keywords: soft, vanilla, earthy
Nose
The aromas are like a morning pastry shop, filled with vanilla scented cream, sweet breads, and a touch of cinnamon.
Taste
The silky texture is a nice continuation of the sweet aromas, mixed with ripe orchards fruits like yellow apple and plums. But it’s not all sweet, in fact, the earthy core is strong and the highlight of the flavor, showing off roasted mushrooms, chestnuts, and a touch of smoked paprika.
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
Tobala is a dense and earthy variety that grows well in the wild across Oaxaca and Puebla. The agaves used are representative of the wild flavors of the plants that have been part of the mezcal tradition in this region for centuries.
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