La Jicarita Sierra Negra is produced by Celso Martínez López in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca. The 25+ year old Sierra Negra (Agave Americana) agaves were harvested at full maturity; the pencas (leaves) grew to a weight of 4.4 lbs (2 kilos) each. Planted in a steep hillside plot, the agaves were cultivated in the high altitude of the Sierra Norte region of Oaxaca. The agaves were cooked in a conical earth oven for 3-5 days. The cooked agaves were crushed by a horse-drawn Chilean stone mill, fermented naturally for 6-15 days, and double distilled in copper pots.
Nose: Pineapple, banana bread, pecan
Palate: Star anise, pineapple hearts, tobacco leaf, black pepper, and fresh mint flavors
The finish is full-bodied with high viscosity, leaving a lasting impression.
48% ABV
Awards:
- Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2019)
- Plata – Academia del Mezcal y del Maguey (2018)
