Description
In the original 900 bottle edition we had the rare opportunity to taste a crossing of the flavors of tequila Jalisco, and mezcal Oaxaca. Azul has a distinctively creamy mouth feel with bright citrus notes and dried tropical fruit (banana chip). A sweet green herbaceous, wet stone quality appears with a touch of white peppercorn and a medium long finish.
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.
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%
