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APRENDIZ ESPADIN-TEPEZSTATE

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Category:

Mezcal

ABV:

45.0%

Country:

Mexico

Region:

San Juan del Río, Oaxaca

Conceived to be enjoyed straight or old fashion, Aprendiz Blend Espadín-Tepeztate 45° abv. Strong and permanent herbal flavor that reflects Tepeztate´s personality.

Region: San Juan del Río, Oaxaca. At 1276 meters above sea level.
Climate & Ecosystem: Semi-dry, seasonally dry forest.
Matured in glass with controlled temperature and light.

NOM:

0258X

Agave:

Maguey Espadín (Agave Angustifolia) & Maguey Tepeztate (Agave Marmorata)

Cooking method:

Conical Stone Oven

Extraction method:

Milling with horse-drawn tahona

Water Source:

Spring water

Fermentation:

Sabino Wood Tubs

Distillation:

Double distilled

Still:

Copper Pot

Batch size:

588L

Blend:

80% Maguey Espadín & 20% Maguey Tepeztate

Other:

Agave age: 7 years (Espadín), 15 years (Tepeztate)

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Bright, lightly violet, with silver nuances and intense, great bodied pearls.
Nose: Reminds of the sweet tamarind, fruits like plum, herbaceous agave with flashes of cacao and delicate
mineral and skin tones end its style.
Flavor: Spicy and very herbal, with mid intensity performance.

Medium-low intensity.