Introducing Vida de Muertos from Del Maguey
When Del Maguey launched its Vida Mezcal expression in 2010, I don’t think any of us could have predicted how much it would impact the mezcal category by creating what has come to be known as cocktail mezcal. Distilled to
Is crowdfunding the future of mezcal?
Raising money in the craft spirits space is always a challenge and in mezcal even harder, unless you are a celebrity. Could crowdfunding, the process of raising money for a project through small investments by individuals, be the solution? When El
The Lost Explorer Salmiana Tasting Notes
Details Location: San Pablo Huixtepec, OaxacaAgave: Salmiana / A. salmianaMaestro Mezcalero: Don Fortino RamosABV: 42%Tasting keywords: Pickled japeño, dried orange peel. Buy it today Nose A nose that summons images of sagebrush deserts. Pickled jalapeños, sandalwood, Taste Light in body with a touch of that distilled
The Lost Explorer Tobalá Tasting Notes
Details Location: San Pablo Huixtepec, OaxacaAgave: Tobalá / A. potatorumMaestro Mezcalero: Don Fortino RamosABV: 42%Tasting keywords: Smoked jalapeño, cherry liquorBuy it today Nose A whiff of wet granite and caramelized sugar on creme brulee. Taste A very light mouth feel with rich flavors of smoked jalapeño
The Lost Explorer Espadín Tasting Notes
Details Location: San Pablo Huixtepec, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifolia haw.Maestro Mezcalero: Don Fortino RamosABV: 42%Tasting keywords: Salted caramel, green peppercornBuy it today Nose A rich aromatic bath full of roasted agave and salted caramel with a touch of hay. Taste Compared to the aromos
Xicala Joven Tasting Notes
Details Location: Tlacolula, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifoliaABV: 43%Tasting keywords: Rubbing alcohol, green wood.NOM: 001XBuy it today Nose Very light. Taste Starts smooth and evolves into a combination of rubbing alcohol and a touch of dandelion. Method / Background Notes Roasted underground in conical oven, crushed by
Los Amantes Añejo Tasting Notes
Details Location: Tlacolula, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifoliaBatch: 23Bottle: 562ABV: 40%Tasting keywords: Caramel, oak.NOM: 001XBuy it today Nose Aromas of caramel and wooden barrels. Taste An añejo that has very distinct wood flavors from the barrel along with classic flavors of caramel and vanilla. Method /
Los Amantes Reposado Tasting Notes
Details Location: Tlacolula, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifoliaBatch: 24Bottle 1123ABV: 40%Tasting keywords: Caramel, vanilla.NOM: 001XBuy it today Nose Slight aroma of caramel. Taste The wood really comes through along with a bit of vanilla and leather. Method / Background Notes Roasted underground in conical oven for 72
Los Amantes Joven Tasting Notes
Details Location: Tlacolula, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifoliaBatch: 25Bottle: 3806ABV: 40%Tasting keywords: Light, caramelNOM: 001XBuy it today Nose Very light. Taste Very light, smooth, roast agave, a touch of caramel. Method / Background Notes Roasted underground in conical oven for 72 hours, crushed by tahona, fermented in
Minamonte Inaequidens Tasting Notes
Details Location: Querendaro, MichoacanAgave: Inaequidens aka Alto / A. inaequidensMaestro Mezcalero: Don Abelino SotoABV: 47%Tasting keywords: Shitake mushroom, piloncillo sugar. Buy it today Nose A deep funky cut of shiitake mushrooms and star lily pollen. Taste A deep, round, flavor of piloncillo sugar and berry bubble