ESPADÍN JOVEN (Oaxaca) 48% ABV
Region: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca
Maestro Mezcalero: Familia Velasco
Agave: Cultivated Maguey Espadín (Agave
Angustifolia) matured at 8 to 9 years, grown at 900
meters above sea level
Cooking: Rustic, underground conical ovens that are
ignited with Tepehuaje (Lead Tree) and sabino wood,
both woods endemic to this region. Not a single tree
is cut down, as all wood is gathered from fallen,
dead trees.
Crushing: Tahona mill, Chilean stone pulled by horse
Fermentation: Open pine wooden vats, indigenous
yeast, fresh spring water for ~10 days
Distillation: Double distillation in copper pot still
Tasting Notes: Fresh and citrus flavors with a hint of
minerality, followed by a mild taste of smokiness and
ripe Oaxacan fruits
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