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Bold and complex, the tepeztate’s heavier body relays its intense flavors. High smoke and minerality coat the palate and open to kippery undertones. Slate and oil close out this rare and expressive mezcal.
High smoke, mineral, kipper
Slate, oil
Crystal clear. Larger lingering perlas
Pepper, green bananas
El Buho was founded by a chef who first
fell in love with Tepeztate mezcal flavors
that opened the door the world of agave.
This tepeztate comes from multiple batches of the rare agave, which grows wild off the mountainsides. The plant ages 25-30 years before harvesting and requires a 3rd distillation due to its low sugar content.
Scientific Name
Agave Marmorata
Agave Source
Santa Maria Zoquitlan, Oaxaca
Agave Cook
~ 5 days stone oven
Fermentation
9 days in pine vats
Yeast
Wild
Mash
Horse-drawn Tahona
Distillation
3x in copper stills
Aging
20 months in stainless steel
Alc. By Vol
48%
Maestro Mezcalero
Octavio Jimenez Mendez
Lot
02/TPZ
Batch Size
1,680 liters
Year
2016
Notes
This Tepeztate mezcal comes from multiple batches of the rare agave, which likes to root in rocks and grow off mountainsides. Marmorata agaves age anywhere between 15 to 30 years before harvesting and typically require a third distillation due to its lower sugar content.
Other Information
Bold and complex, the Tepeztate’s heavier body relays its intense flavors. High smoke and minerality coat the palate which opens peppery undertones. Slate and oil notes close out this expressive mezcal.
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