Del Amigo Mezcal (1 L) Espadin, Oaxaca (86 proof)

Item Number: 15683

UPC: 0-638029563888

Country: Mexico
Region: Oaxaca
Sub Region: Santiago Matatlan
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Grape(s): 100% Espadín Agave
Type: Spirits - Mezcal
Bottle Size: 1 L
Pack: 12
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 43
Viticulture: Practicing Biodynamic

Mezcalero: Enrique Jiménez
Harvest: Harvest follows the lunar cycle; agave is harvested during a full moon, believed to produce a more delicate mezcal.
Location: Santiago Matatlán aka "Capital Mundial Del Mezcal" – mezcal capital of the world
Cooking Method: 50% stone-lined earthen pit with volcanic rock and black oak for 5 days
Crushing Method: Tahona
Fermentation: Native yeast fermentation in pine vats with bagasso for 8-12 days
Distillation: Twice distilled
Still Style: 500-liter wood fired copper alembic pots
Water Source: Deep well

Tasting Notes: Del Amigo has aromas of roasted agave and clay. The taste is a mixture of sweet BBQ, spice, and fresh rain. It has a round mouthfeel and medium body with a clean finish and medium acidity.