Destilado de Agave, Cupreata Capon 'Erika Meneses'

• Destilado de Agave produced in Tetitlán de la Lima, Guerrero
• Maestra Mezcalera Erika Meneses
• Produced from 100% Papalote (A. cupreata) harvested with 2 years capón
• Cooked 4 days in an earthen pit oven with Encino amarillo
• Fermented 6 days in white pine (P. ayacahuite) tanks using spring water
• Distilled twice using traditional copper pot stills
• Rested in glass 1 year and 2 months before bottling
• Pez, unripe honeydew, calpico, maraschino cherry, preserved lime, Jordan almonds, maple bark, papaya
• 100 liters produced in April 2022
• 46.9% ABV

Erika Meneses may be the busiest member of the Aguerrido cooperative. Besides being a brilliant young distiller, Erika is the behind-the-scenes force managing the group’s branding, marketing, bottling, and logistics. A force to be reckoned with, Erika is also the most public-facing member of the group, a charming advocate for Aguerrido, and for mezcales de Guerrero in general. This outstanding batch from her own production is a prime example of the patience and investment inherent in the cooperative’s work; drawn from 18-year-old Cupreata harvested after 2 years capón, then rested an additional year in glass after distillation, this candy-swirled gem is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for mezcal heads and novices alike. Impossible not to enjoy!

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