REZPIRAL BERTA VASQUEZ CUISHE TOBALA TEPEXTATE 750 48.4%; SERIES: 5; SPIRITS DISTILLED FROM AGAVE

Berta Vazquez is one of the few women making Mezcal today. She learned the traditions of Mezcal from her grandparents but did not start producing her own until her husband passed away. Driven by necessity, she took over the production and has since become famous for her spirits and her tenacity. VARIETIES: Tobala and Tobaziche, 10-12 years. VILLAGE: San Baltazar Chichicapam (Central Valleys region) ELEVATION: 1548 meters OVEN: Earthen over, volcanic rocks, Oak and Guamuchil MASHING: Horse drawn tahona DISTILLATION: Double distilled. Copper Alembic. 2018 ABV: 47.4%