Mezcal Tepextate

• Mezcal produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
• Maestra Mezcalera Margarita Blas & Carlos Mendez Blas
• Distilled from 100% Tepextate (Agave marmorata)
• Cooked in conical earthen ovens
• Milled using a stone tahona
• Fermented in wooden vats (tinas)
• Expect an electric, velvety texture with notes of Sichuan peppercorn, blue flowers, green bell peppers and soft garden soil with a long finish
• 47% ABV

Tepextate is known for its powerful floral and pepper aromatics, with an acid so strong it can burrow its roots into sheer rock walls. Mezcal made from Agave marmorata—a massive and stunning plant that typically takes over 20 years to reach maturity—is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures, and this example from Cruz de Fuego is an ideal introduction to the beauty of the variety. 

Tasting Notes

One of the most consistent agave varieties to experience, Tepextate is a massive and stunning plant that typically takes over 20 years to reach maturity. Known for its powerful floral and pepper aromatics, with an acid so strong it can burrow its roots into sheer rock walls, this example from Cruz de Fuego is an ideal introduction to the beauty of the variety. Mezcal made from Agave marmorata is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures. Expect an electric, velvety texture with notes of Sichuan peppercorn, blue flowers, green bell peppers and soft garden soil with a long finish on this expression. 47% ABV.

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