Details
- Location: San Luis Potosi
- Agave: Salmiana / A. salmiana
- Maestro: Patricio Hernandez
- Quantity: 672 bottles
- Abv: 50%
- Tasting keywords: tropical, subtle smoke, sweet earth
Nose
Wet earth and tropical notes are thick but not heavy. Spices like green peppercorn and mace are subtle, playing nicely with the notes of charred plantain and tobacco.
Taste
The flavors erupt with fire roasted pineapple husk, lime zest, dried mango, and a hint of grassiness. A robust earthiness blossoms with each sip, reminiscent of roasted squash, dried orange, and green coffee beans. There are endless flavors to discover here.
Method/Background
This 100% Salmiana mezcal has been aging for three years, mostly in glass. The maestro Patricio Hernandez, who is no longer with us, was operating from a storied hacienda, using pulque to fortify the fermentation. While there is still mezcal production at the hacienda, the techniques have changed significantly with the passing of Patricio, making this batch of 672 bottles truly the last of its kind.
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