Mezcal de Leyendas Maguey Espadn 750ml

Description

Maestro ‘Leo’ A. Hernndez, a fifth-generation mezcalero, carries approximately 20 years of experience in artisanal mezcal production. While known for producing excellent mezcals from ‘cuishe’ and ‘coyote,’ his Maguey ‘Espadn’ is particularly notable.

The Maguey ‘Espadn’ is an artisanal mezcal blanco made from 100% Agave angustifolia, boasting an alcohol volume of 50.1%. Each 750mL bottle is a limited production product, assuring a special and carefully crafted experience.

Tasting Notes

• Upon opening, this mezcal releases an aroma of lemon grass and fresh herbs. The flavor profile is rich with notes of caramelized fruit and hints of citrus.

The production occurs in San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca, in southwest Mexico’s Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. The area, at 1607 meters above sea level, experiences a maximum temperature of 39.5C, an average of 21.3C, and a minimum of 5.6C. The region gets about 753mm of precipitation annually.

An artisanal mezcal facility in Oaxaca is called a ‘Palenque.’ The ‘Palenque’ managed by Maestro ‘Leo’ sits in a splendid location with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Despite the breathtaking location, the yearly production is kept under approximately 12,000 liters, ensuring the quality and exclusivity of the mezcal.

The production process for the Maguey ‘Espadn’ mezcal is a meticulous labor of love. It starts with cooking the agave in a roasting pit, then crushing it using a stone ‘tahona.’ The milled agave undergoes natural fermentation in oak wood vats before being distilled in a copper alembic still.

The agave used in this mezcal is the Agave angustifolia, which has the largest distribution of all agave species and is extensively cultivated for mezcal production in Oaxaca. This agave variety yields about 1 liter of mezcal for every 10 kilograms and reaches maturity in about 6 to 8 years.