Tastes

An intense, Pechuga Mezcal by Mezcalero Adrian Bautista for Bozal Distilery in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is made with wild Maguey Castilla from the hillsides of Oaxaca & Guerrero in a copper still. During the second distillation, a leg of lamb, in addition to seasonal wild fruits & grains harvested from the local market, are suspended inside the bottom of the still in a basket. These wild fruits include strawberries, apples & pineapple, while additional ingredients consist of pecans & ginger. It has an aromatic birth with notes of citrus, berries, tropical fruits, salt dried meat, earth, nuts, herbs & spices; while a complex life adds notes of pineapple, agave, smoked lamb, onion, strawberry, salt, ginger & ground pecans; that lead to an oily death of medium length with notes of pepper, earth, smoke & sea spray. October 2021

A complex, Agave Spirit by distiller Manuel Benet & mezcalero Eric Hernandez for Destilería Sacrificio in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is made with Espadin that have aged for at least 10 years; that is roasted using mesquite & ocote pine; before being naturally fermented & double-distilled. The first distillation is in steel & while the second is in copper. It is then aged in untoasted brandy barrels for 3 months before being bottled at 40% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of exotic flowers, smoke, vegetals & citrus; while a unique life adds notes of agave, lemon, cinnamon & campfire; that leads to a complex death of medium length with notes of tropical flowers after a thunderstorm, bitter chocolate, honey, spring water, oak & pepper. June / July 2021

An elegant, handcrafted Agave Spirit by distiller Manuel Benet & mezcalero Eric Hernandez for Destilería Sacrificio in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is made with Espadin that have aged for at least 10 years; that is roasted using mesquite & ocote pine; before being naturally fermented & double-distilled. The first distillation is in steel & while the second is in copper. It has an aromatic birth with notes of smoke, vegetals & fruits; while a crisp life adds notes of agave, citrus, mint & campfire; that leads to a balanced death of medium length with a hint of pepper. May / June 2021

A balanced, Agave Spirit by Destilería Sacrificio in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico crafted with 50% Agave Espadin (Angustifolia How) & Agave Barril (Karwinskii). They are cooked, grinded & fermented together; aged in 1/2 toasted French Oak for 1 year before being bottled at 45% ABV. It as an aromatic birth with notes of agave, earth, smoke, wood, fruits, herbs & spices; while a balanced life adds notes of lemon, orange, dried fig, prune, vanilla & caramel; that led to a dry death of medium length with notes of pepper, oak, clove, brown sugar, sweet chocolate & coffee. October 2023

A delicate, Agave Spirt from Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico crafted with Weber Azul Agave that is cooked in stone/brick ovens; fermented in stainless steel tanks; double distilled in Stainless Pot Still that has a Copper Coil; aged 5 years in ex-Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey barrels & has 2% Agave nectar added before bottling at 35% ABV. It has a delicate birth with notes of cooked agave, citrus, red fruit, wood, herbs & spices; while a smooth life adds notes of lemon, cherry & cider; that leads to a quick & balanced death with notes of Agave nectar, black pepper, oak, creamy caramel & sweet chocolate. November 2022

A delicate, Agave Spirt from Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico crafted with Weber Azul Agave that is cooked in stone/brick ovens; fermented in stainless steel tanks; double distilled in Stainless Pot Still that has a Copper Coil; aged 2 to 5 years in ex-Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey barrels & has 2% Agave nectar added before bottling at 35% ABV. It has a delicate birth with notes of cooked agave, citrus, red fruit, wood, herbs & spices; while a smooth life adds notes of lemon, cherry & cider; that leads to a quick & balanced death with notes of Agave nectar, black pepper, smoky oak, vanilla, creamy caramel, honey & sweet chocolate. November 2022

A delicate, Agave Spirt from Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico crafted with Weber Azul Agave that is cooked in stone/brick ovens; fermented in stainless steel tanks; double distilled in Stainless Pot Still that has a Copper Coil; aged 6-8 months in ex-Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey barrels & has 2% Agave nectar added before bottling at 35% ABV. It has a delicate birth with notes of cooked agave, red fruit, wood, herbs & spices; while a smooth life adds notes of cherry; while a smooth life adds notes of cherry; that leads to a quick & balanced death with notes of Agave nectar, white pepper, oak, vanilla, caramel & cinnamon. November 2022

A delicate Agave Spirt from Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico crafted with Weber Azul Agave that is cooked in stone/brick ovens; fermented in stainless steel tanks; double distilled in Stainless Pot Still that has a Copper Coil & has 2% Agave nectar added before bottling at 35% ABV. It has a delicate birth with notes of cooked agave, citrus, nuts, herbs & spices; while a smooth life adds notes of orange, mint & anise; that leads to a quick & balanced death with notes of Agave nectar, white pepper, almonds & leather. November 2022

A rich, organic & kosher Agave Spirit by Suavecito Distilery [NOM 1424] in Jalisco (Los Valles), Mexico. It is crafted in stainless steel, then aged 8 months in ex-Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey barrels before being carbon filtered & bottled at 35% ABV with 2% Agave nectar added. It has an aromatic nose of cooked agave, earth, wood, flowers, herbs & spices; while a full & rich life adds hints of honeyed agave nectar, butterscotch & pepper; that led to a sugar water death of medium length.