El Mero Mero Tepextate

El Mero Mero Tepextate

Made from Agave Marmorata (Tepextate), a wild varietal that takes 20 to 22 years to reach maturity, in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, a region few mezcals come from. With very little rainfall, the agave grows low to the ground to absorb as much water as possible, and that stress concentrates sugars and flavor, much like grapes. The limestone-rich, mineral soil helps the plants retain water in the arid climate. The agave is tahona-crushed, fermented in Encino oak tubs for 3 to 5 days, and distilled in copper, then proofed using no water, only the heads and tails of the distillate. The nose is aromatic, with sharp, green notes and subtle hints of underripe stonefruit, leading to a complex palate and a dry finish that marks the producer and terroir.

Sip it neat to take in the complexity and that dry, lingering finish.

750ml · 49% ABV · Wild Tepextate