This is a rare expression from the Jimenez Mendez family. This mezcal has a velvety mouthfeel with bold roasted agave flavors and citrus fruit notes before delivering a long, lasting finish.
The highest proof spirit released by El Buho, the Arroqueño is a rare agave used by the Jimenez Mendez family to make mezcal. With a smooth start of bold roasted agave flavor, this velvety mezcal has an incredible texture of light fruit notes and a long-lasting finish.
The Arroqueño agave takes about 15 to 20 years to mature. One of the singularities of A. Americana is their size with harvested piñas weighing up to 300kgs, making it one of the largest plants mezcal is made of. These agaves can be found in the wild regions of Oaxaca and San Luis Potosí.
TASTING NOTES
TASTE: Burnt sugar, banana, passion fruit
FINISH: Tropical fruit, earth
COLOR: Crystal clear. quickly dissipating medium size perlas
AROMA: Roasted fennel, dark chocolate
Arroqueño agave prefer full sun and well drained soil. The conditions are very important for the plant to mature, and help explain why its maturity window ranges from 10 to 25 years.