BOZAL SACATORO RESERVA MEZCAL 750ML ANCESTRAL; SPECIAL ORDER 1 WEEK

WILDLY REFINED On the steep precarious hillsides of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Durango varieties of agave, indigenous to the region, grow wild and are heavily sought after by the local mezcaleros. These varietals produce flavors that are exotically intense, with rich earth tones and savory smokiness. From the heart of the maguey these flavors are traditionally extracted to produce mezcal that is wildly refine d. Because we at bozal believe that something wild produces a far richer spirit. agave sacatoro A subspecies of the Angustifolia family, the Sacatoro agave takes about eight to twelve years to mature and is harvested from the hillsides of Guerrero. Unique in itself, the characteristics of this agave showcase the aromas of wet earth, a rich smokiness on the mid-palate, and a finish reminiscent of wild flowers. production We use an artisanal approach toward production in order to create an unadulterated style of mezcal. In keeping with the 200-year-old tradition, the agave hearts are cooked in earthen pit ovens, later to be crushed and mashed by a stone tahona wheel turned by a horse. Without the addition of artificial yeast, open-air fermentation allows the sugars to ferment utilizing naturally occurring yeast. The mezcal is then purified through a double distillation process. taste Green vegetal notes on the nose are well balanced with fresh-cut grass, refreshing key lime, cucumber, and citrus. Similar on the palate, vegetal grassiness, honeydew, green pepper, and peppercorns shine through. The finish is lasting with a brined salinity and effervescence. inspiration The Spanish term, bozal translates to “wild” or “untamed.” We chose this name for our Mezcal in reference to the wild species of Mexican agave grown in hard to reach, uncultivated lands of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Durango. As well as for the untamed traditions used by our family operated distilleries, or mezcaleros, to distill small batches in those same locations. packaging Alluding to the traditional terra cotta copitas sometimes used for drinking mezcal, we created a series of rustic ceramic bottles in earth tones. The label is printed on a naturally flecked paper with an embossed logo, production specifications, perforated holes, and the batch number stamp. These elements are designed to signal the tactile nature of the product and appeal to the specialized craft spirits drinker. The azul, or blue, ceramic bottle of the Sacatoro Single Maguey is used to signify the single variety agaves used in production. specs 100% AGAVE ANGUSTIFOLIA pueblo Escuchapa estado Guerrero mezcalero Ulises Vasquez 44.8 % ABV 89.6 PROOF 750 ML clase copper pot still NOM-O472X