Del Maguey San Luis Rio Azul Mezcal
During the agave scarcity in Jalisco 2000-2004 Jalisco truckers came down to purchase Espadin from our most powerful Palenquero, Paciano Cruz Nolasco, in order to sustain tequila production. They brought with them baby Maguey Azul to plant in case there was another shortage. Seven years later this maguey Azul is very mature and has been earth-roasted, fermented with airborne microbes, twice distilled, unblended the original, centuries-old Oaxacan, hand-crafted way.
Del Maguey San Luis Rio Azul Mezcal Production Notes
- Village: San Luis Del Rio
- Palenquero: Paciano Cruz Nolasco, Marcos Cruz Mendez
- State: Oaxaca
- Region: Valles Centrales
- Maguey: Azul
- Agave Species: A. tequilana weber sub. azul
- Age of Maguey: 7-10 years
- Elevation: 900 meters (2952 feet)
- Roast Duration: 3-8 days
- Type of Wood: Quebrachi, Huamuchil, Pitayo, Pochotle,
Tepeguaje, Copal Tepomaco, Pine, Encino - Milling: Molino, Electric
- Size of Tinas: 1400 L
- Fermentation Duration: 6-8 days
- Water Source: Río Hormiga Colorada
- Still Type: Copper
- Still Size: 350 L
- ABV of Mezcal: 47%
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