Mezcal Destilado Con Cacao

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Tasting Notes
  • Warm spice, pepper, and chocolate
  • Toasted pecans, vanilla, dark chocolate
  • Cinnamon, malt, saline
Serving Recommendations
  • Traditionally served neat with orange slices
  • Great base for cocktails
  • Goes well with white vermouth and tropical fruit

 

Awards
  • 92 POINTSWine Enthusiast – 2023
  • SILVERBartenders Spirits 2022

CATEGORY: Destilado Con
VARIETY: 100% Agave Espadin
AGAVE AGE: 5-9 Years
COOK: Pit roast
FERMENTATION: Wild yeast, open air in wood vats
DISTILLATION: Copper pot distillation
VILLAGE: Santiago Matatlan
STATE: Oaxaca

 

Production Process

Harvest of Agave*

Roasting in underground pits**

Volcanic tahona roller ]

Open Air Fermentation***

2x Distillation in Copper Pot Stills

[ 2 Week Maceration of Cacao****

Third distillation in copper pot still ]

Mezcal Destilado con Cacao

* Espadin
** Pits are lined with volcanic rock and sustainably sourced wood. Pit covered with bagazo when filled
*** Fermentation in wooden vats
**** Whole Cacao Bean