Del Maguey Arroqueno Mezcal
$100.99
Del Maguey is the brainchild of Ron Cooper. With the help of indigenous Zapotec Mexican Indian producers from the remote villages of Oaxaca, Del Maguey uses ancient, original organic processes, and the varying micro-climates and terroir gives each expression a unique, rich, sweet and smoky character. Every product is made by individual family palenqueros (producers) in old-style villages.
About Del Maguey Arroqueno Mezcal
Agave Type: Arroqueño
Region: Valles Centrales, Oaxaca
Maestro Mezcalero: Florencio“Don Lencho” Laureano Carlos Sarmiento & Luis Carlos Vasquez
Proof: 98 Proof, 49% ABV
Tasting Notes: Luscious cantaloupe, baking chocolate, vegetal notes, reminiscent of fresh green beans, with savory medium to long finish.
Details: Crafted from semi-wild agave Arroqueño, this limited edition expression is dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl. roasted in a conical pit over hot rocks, buried with earth for three days, open air fermentation, twice-distilled slowly in an ancient bamboo clay still method. Only 360 bottles made.
About Mezcal
Mezcal is a distilled spirit made from roasted agave plants between two days and two weeks, which gives it a distinct smokey flavor.
What scotch is for whisk(e)y, mezcal is for tequila.
It can be made from different types of agave in different parts of Mexico, but most of it (60%) comes from the state of Oaxaca. Mezcal offers a large diversity of flavor profiles and ranges between 40 and 55% ABV.
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