Rey Campero means "King of the Countryside." Its story is tied to Mezcalero Rmulo Snchez Parada, who learned all about producing mezcal from his father in Mexico. He emigrated to North Carolina but returned to Candelaria Yegol, Mexico in 2003 and started making Mezcal again with his family. It's a family with a rich history in making mezcal that spans more than 7 decades and 4 generations of Mezcaleros. Today it is produced in the Oaxacan Highlands just as it once was, according to tradition and with sustainability in mind. They focus on producing the finest quality mezcal, finding new markets for the spirit, as well as creating job opportunities. Rey Campero Cuishe Mezcal is produced in the family palenque (distillery) that has been operational for more than 7 decades. It's made from wild Cuishe agaves which take 9 to 12 years to mature before being harvested. They are then roasted for 4 to 5 days, before being ground in a mule-pulled tahoma mill. It is then open-air fermented, letting the wild yeast transform sugars into alcohol, then double-distilled using a copper-pot still. The resulting unaged spirit is bottled at around 96 proof and unaged for a fruity and crisp profile with a distinct earthy and mineral twist to it.

Agave Type: Tobala Region: Candelaria Yegole, Oaxaca Maestro Mezcalero: Rmulo Snchez Parada Proof: 96 Proof, 48% ABV Tasting Notes: smoke, vanilla, velvety smooth mouthfeel, decadent white chocolate, ripe banana. Details: Distilled from 100% agave potatorum, roasted underground, fermented with natural yeasts in wood casks and distilled in a copper alembic stilll.

Mezcal: Rey Campero

This mezcal is 100% espadn matured 6 - 7 years before harvest, fermented in open air with wild yeasts.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 96 (48% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Sanchez Distillery

Detailed Description

Mezcal Rey Campero translates to "King of the Countryside" - a reference to the wild plants cultivated to make the distillates. This mezcal is 100% espadn matured 6 - 7 years before harvest, fermented in open air with wild yeasts and double-distilled in copper stills.

Rey Campero Mezcal Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromas of lily of the valley, grapefruit rind and green pepper greeting the nose.

Palate: Light and fruity, with pineapple, ripe grapefruit, lime and vanilla.

Finish: Floral flavors and hot chili spice play off each other to add a subtle accent to the finish with just a hint of charcoal smoke.

Distillery Information

Destiladora Snchez represents the culture, tradition and art of Candelaria Yegol, a small town in the Southern Highlands, with a fertile land for more than ten species of agaves that are born wild on their slopes and canyons.

Agave Type: Jabal Region: Candelaria Yegole, Oaxaca Maestro Mezcalero: Rmulo Snchez Parada Proof: 96 Proof, 48% ABV Tasting Notes: Smooth, mild, floral notes, citrus, pepper, smoke, earthiness. Details: Crafted from agave Mexicano harvested from a high altitude forest. Distilled in a copper pot still.

Agave Type: Tepextate Region: Candelaria Yegole, Oaxaca Maestro Mezcalero: Rmulo Snchez Parada Proof: 96 Proof, 48% ABV Tasting Notes: Floral notes, citrus, pepper spice, agave, red fruits, tobacco, sweet smoke. Details: Crafted from wild Tepextate harvested after 15-18 years. Distilled in a copper pot still.