Del Maguey Arroqueno Mezcal

Del Maguey is the brainchild of Ron Cooper. With the help of indigenous Zapotec Mexican Indian producers from the remote villages of Oaxaca, Del Maguey uses ancient, original organic processes, and the varying micro-climates and terroir gives each expression a unique, rich, sweet and smoky character. Every product is made by individual family palenqueros (producers) in old-style villages.

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Agave Type: Arroqueño Region: Valles Centrales, Oaxaca Maestro Mezcalero: Florencio“Don Lencho” Laureano Carlos Sarmiento & Luis Carlos Vasquez Proof: 98 Proof, 49% ABV Tasting Notes: Luscious cantaloupe, baking chocolate, vegetal notes, reminiscent of fresh green beans, with savory medium to long finish. Details: Crafted from semi-wild agave Arroqueño, this limited edition expression is dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl. roasted in a conical pit over hot rocks, buried with earth for three days, open air fermentation, twice-distilled slowly in an ancient bamboo clay still method. Only 360 bottles made.

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