Mezcal El Rey Zapoteco Espadín Joven 700 ml 45%

Base Price: 64,29€ per 1 liter. All prices include VAT & exclude shipping.

45,00 

Base Price: 64,29€ per 1 liter
All prices include VAT & exclude shipping

 

A young mezcal traditionally handcrafted from the angustifolia variety of agave.

It delivers the subtle smoky taste of roasted agave. The initial refined mineral flavor gives way to sweet tones in a lasting final taste. ABV 45%

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About Mezcal El Rey Zapoteco Espadín

Agave Espadín
Agave Espadín (Angustifolia)

 

This mezcal from El Rey Zapoteco is made 100% with agave espadín (Angustifolia). Espadín is the most common variety of agave used in the production of mezcal. It takes between 8 and 12 years to reach maturity. It can be found in the wild but if often farmed.

A great variety of agave to use in cocktails.

Additional information

Master distiller

Hernandez Escobar Family

Production site

Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, México

Production method

Traditionally handcrafted

Agave variety

Espadín (Angustifolia)

Volume

700 ml.

Alcohol content

45%

Harvesting method

Traditional hoe and machete

Oven

Conical oven with river rocks covered with a blanket and earth

Wood

Oak

Grinding method

Chilean tahona from quarry

Fermentation

Natural fermentation in pine and oak wooden vats

Distillation

Double distillation in copper still and cooling coils

Tasting notes

It delivers a subtle smoky taste of roasted agave. The initial refined mineral flavor gives way to sweet tones in a lasting final taste.