ESPADÍN JOVEN (Oaxaca) 48% ABV
Region: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca
Maestro Mezcalero: Familia Velasco
Agave: Cultivated Maguey Espadín (Agave
Angustifolia) matured at 8 to 9 years, grown at 900
meters above sea level
Cooking: Rustic, underground conical ovens that are
ignited with Tepehuaje (Lead Tree) and sabino wood,
both woods endemic to this region. Not a single tree
is cut down, as all wood is gathered from fallen,
dead trees.
Crushing: Tahona mill, Chilean stone pulled by horse
Fermentation: Open pine wooden vats, indigenous
yeast, fresh spring water for ~10 days
Distillation: Double distillation in copper pot still
Tasting Notes: Fresh and citrus flavors with a hint of
minerality, followed by a mild taste of smokiness and
ripe Oaxacan fruits
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ENSAMBLE (Michoacán) 47% ABV
Region: Pie de la Mesa, Charo, Michoacán
Maestro Mezcalero: Familia Perez
Agave Varietals: 30% Alto, 70% Manso de Sahuayo
Harvest: Alto, 15 years to mature; Manso 10-15
years to mature
Cooking: Rustic, underground conical ovens, 3-4
days that are ignited with pine and covered with river
stone
Crushing: Mechanical Wheel (traditional in region)
Fermentation: Open pine wood vats, indigenous
yeast, fresh spring water for ~14 days
Distillation: Double distillation in a 300 liter “filipino
style” alembic still made of copper and wood
Tasting Notes: Toasted coconut, hazelnuts and
toasted peanuts, almonds and pine, green apples
and ripe pineapple. Subtly smoked and elegant
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CUPREATA (Guerrero) 47% ABV
Region: Mazatlán, Guerrero
Maestro Mezcalero: Familia Obregón
Agave: Cupreata (also known as Papalote)
Harvest: 8-10 years
Cooking: Rustic, underground conical ovens, 3-4
days that are ignited with Encino (oak), guamuchil,
tepehuaje, and covered with river stone
Crushing: Mechanical Wheel (traditional in region)
Fermentation: Open pine wood vats, indigenous
yeast, fresh spring water for ~7 days
Distillation: Double-distilled in Arabic Alembic
copper still, 500 liters
Resting Period: Typically 30-45 days prior to bottling
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CENIZO (Durango) 47% ABV
Region: Nombre de Dios, Durango
Maestro Mezcalero: Familia Colon
Agave: Cenizo (scientific Durangensis)
Harvest: 10-12 years
Cooking: 4-5 days in underground conical ovens
ignited with mesquite, oak, and huisache woods
Crushing: Mechanical Wheel (traditional in region)
Fermentation: Natural for 6-8 days with indigenous
yeast and fresh spring water underground in
oquedades hallows made of wood
Distillation: Double-distilled in Arabic Alembic
copper and stainless steel still, 300 liters
Resting Period: Typically 30-45 days prior to bottling