Eau de Vie '#5 - Platano (Plantain)'

• Plantain eau-de-vie produced in Agua Temazcal, Cuicatlán, in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca
• Maestro destilador Rommel Krassel
• Made from 100% platano piaaka (Creole plantain) sourced near the distillery
• Fermented in closed stainless steel for 10–12 days using Champagne yeast
• Distilled twice in copper alembic pot stills
• Rested in glass 1 year before bottling
• Approximately 200 liters produced each year
• 42% ABV

Wildly unique and surprisingly crushable, this platano eau-de-vie is made from small overripe plantains which grow abundantly around the Krassel family distillery in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte. Selected for their high brix at harvest, the plantains yield a subtly aromatic spirit, which contrasts like a seesaw with the palate’s rich texture, generous flavor profile, and decadently candied finish. A delightful surprise and a sleeper hit for sure.

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