Del Amigo Estate Grown Maguey Espadin Mezcal (1 Liter)

Founded in 2003, Del Amigo is the family-owned brand of maestro mezcalero Enrique Jiménez of Fidencio Mezcal. For this expression, Enrique uses a unique approach cooking half the estate grown agave using radiant heat for neutral flavor, while pit roasting the other half, offering extraordinary taste for an exceptional value. 

MAESTRO Enrique Jiménez

AGAVE A. Angustifolia (Maguey Espadín) - Estate Grown - Puro Capon

ELEVATION 5250'

SOIL Mineral rich, rocky, well drained

CLIMATE Hot/arid

VILLAGE Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca

OVEN/FUEL 50% Earthen pit with volcanic rock / black oak, 50% Dry radiant heat

MILL 50%Tahona 50% Roller mill

FERMENT Wild fermented, pine vats

DISTILLATION 2X 500 liter alembic of copper

NOTES 

Aroma – Roasted agave, citrus

Taste – subtle smoke, black pepper, mineral

Texture – Rich, medium body, clean