Del Maguey Santa Catarina Minas -Minero Mezcal 750

Description

Del Maguey Minero Mezcal 750 – This exceptional mezcal is hand-crafted in the village of Santa Catarina Minas, perched on a hill with a long view of the flat, open, treelined valley.

It is made using Espadn agave, grown and harvested using traditional methods, then naturally fermented and twice distilled in traditional clay stills with bamboo tubing.

Tasting Notes

The artisanal mezcal crafted by maestro Luis Carlos Vasquez is a bold and flavorful spirit that boasts a unique flavor profile with hints of clay, pepper, and brine. This mezcal is made using traditional methods, with agaves cooked in an in-ground pit, crushed, and naturally fermented in wooden vats before being double distilled in small clay ‘Filipino’ style stills.

• On the nose, this mezcal has aromas of coffee and smoked meats, making it well-suited to be a breakfast or brunch mezcal.
• The flavors begin savory, with cracked pepper and notes of smoked meat. There is considerable spice and astringency, with flavors of cranberry and red currants delivering puckery acidity that is well balanced by gentle smoke.
• Lemon zest and creamy clay notes make for a delicate and flavorful finish.

At 50% ABV, this mezcal has a bold and robust character that perfectly balances its complex flavor profile. The finish is long and lingering, with the palate left vibrating with savory, peppery, and salty flavors.

Thisartisanal mezcal crafted by maestro Luis Carlos Vasquez is a must-try for anyone who appreciates bold and flavorful spirits with a unique and complex flavor profile. Its blend of clay, pepper, and brine notes makes it a perfect choice for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails for a unique and flavorful twist. The family effort that goes into crafting this mezcal adds to its authenticity and traditional appeal.