Flor Del Desierto Sotol Mezcal

Description

When 3 friends from Chihuahua, Mexico, won a baking competition with sotol as their secret ingredient, they began a quest to find the best sotol in Mexico. Their journey led them through the Coyame Desert and the Mountains of Madera. Today, Flor Del Desierto Sotol embraces 3 artisanal sotols from Maestros Gerardo Ruelas (Desierto & Cascabel) and Jose Chito Ferdez (Sierra). Each bottle of Flor Del Desierto Sotol brings with it parts of Northern Mexico that are uniquely Chihuahua.Sotol is a spirit made in Mexico (traditionally in Chihuahua), as well as parts of the Southwestern US, from a variety of plant called the Desert Spoon (Family Dasylirion). The Desert Spoon is a shrub-like plant that can be harvested anywhere from 7-22 years, and unlike agave, can continue living and blooming again after harvesting. The spirit is produced in a similar way to mezcal, whereas the heart of the plant is roasted in a shallow pit oven using indigenous wood, thus imparting a smoky flavor. This multifaceted plant/spirit has sustained the people of the region(s) for thousands of yearssome say close to 10,000finding its way into food, medicine, religious ceremonies, and both fermented & distilled beverages. For this reason, terroir plays an important part in the finished product.

Tasting Notes

The bright aroma displays lemongrass, Meyer lemon, new oak, and wet soil. On the palate, experience ripe fruit, delicate char, minerality, and sweet spice.