- Destilado de agave produced in San Miguel Atlapulco, Puebla
- Maestro Mezcaleros Balbino & Sergio Salas
- 100% Espadilla (Agave angustifolia)
- Cooked in a conical earthen oven
- Milled by hand using wooden mallet & canoa in addition to a small mechanical grinder
- Fermented with ambient yeast and spring water in stainless steel tanks
- Distilled twice using traditional copper pot still
- Tasting notes include mineral & salt, delicate flowers, kiwi, dragon fruit, white chocolate, anise, and citrus peel
- 46.6% ABV (ABV may vary batch to batch)
A smaller subspecies of Agave angustifolia common to the state of Puebla, this example from the Salas family is particularly beguiling. Floral and fruity, full of anise and cacao, yet grounded by earthy notes of clay and soft minerality. Sure to redefine your understanding of the species.
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Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Puebla
Spirit Type:
Agave / Sotol / Pox
Spirit Sub Type:
Destilado de Agave
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | MX-XTL-01-NV | 6/750ml |
Tasting Notes
Produced by Maestro Mezcaleros, Balbino & Sergio Salas, in San Miguel Atlapulco, Puebla from 100% Espadilla. A smaller subspecies of Agave angustifolia common to the state of Puebla, this example from the Salas family is particularly beguiling. Floral and fruity, full of anise and cacao, yet grounded by earthy notes of clay and soft minerality. Sure to redefine your understanding of the species. 46.6% ABV (subject to change from batch to batch)
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Press & Reviews
VinePair
Score
95
Date
2023-12-12
"On the total opposite end of the price scale, this stunning expression will run you a cool $182, but for the truly committed mezcal head, we urge you to take the plunge if your bank account will allow. Double-distilled in copper pots and clocking in at an even-keeled 47 percent ABV, this option is made with Espadilla, the name given to Espadín that's grown in the state of Puebla rather than Oaxaca. Fruit makes up the bulk of its core with notes of sugar plum, which are underscored by green pepper and a hint of mesquite barbecue. These aromas carry seamlessly onto the palate, which packs a silky-smooth texture and balance on all fronts."