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Details Location: San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca Agave: Tobala Maestro: Don Panfilo HernandezAbv: 47%Tasting keywords: creamy, earthy, tropical NOM: 0209X Nose Aromas of pastry cream are flecked with vanilla and citrus zest. While sweet in character, there is palpable earthiness underneath, along with subtle smoke. Taste Opulent, focused, and
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