Gin distilled from the spent agave from mezcal production and local botanicals in the district of Tlacolula in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
Maestro destilador Gonzalo Martinez
After its use in his family’s mezcal production, spent agave fiber (bagasse) is re-milled by hand using a large wooden mallet
Combined incrementally with spring water and refermented using only wild yeast
Distilled once on a clay still (Ancestral) before 15 locally sourced botanicals are added in the second distillation
Highlighted botanicals include juniper, hoja santa (Mexican pepperleaf), basil, cinnamon, guava, orange & lime peel, eucalyptus, lemon grass, and mint. All botanicals, including the juniper, are sourced within Tlacolula.
Rested in glass for one year before bottling
This juniper-forward expression is complemented by fresh cucumber skin, sea salt, and tapioca root on the nose. The palate confidently displays lemongrass beautifully married with hues of clay, lemon verbena, green peppercorn, and a finish of pine resin and spearmint. Don’t be surprised when you find yourself sipping this gin neat.
50% ABV