Del Maguey San Jose Rio Minas Mezcal

Del Maguey San Jose Rio Minas Mezcal

A premium mezcal that is handcrafted in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. The mezcal is made from agave Espadin, which is harvested by hand and roasted in an underground pit oven, or "palenque," using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations.

Once the agave is roasted, it is crushed by a horse-drawn tahona, which is a large stone wheel that is used to extract the juice from the agave fibers. The juice is then fermented in open-air vats using wild yeast, which gives the mezcal its unique flavor profile.

Del Maguey San Jose Rio Minas Mezcal has a smoky, complex flavor profile that is typical of artisanal mezcal. On the nose, there are notes of roasted agave, smoke, and citrus, as well as hints of vanilla and caramel. The palate is bold and smoky, with flavors of charred wood, black pepper, and a touch of sweetness. The finish is long and warming, with a pleasant smokiness that lingers on the tongue.

This mezcal is bottled at 48% ABV, which gives it a powerful, intense flavor that is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the flavors. It is a sipping mezcal that is meant to be enjoyed slowly, allowing the flavors to develop and evolve over time.