Mezcal

Producer Description 

Originally created by Maestro Mezcalero Lucio Moralesbas a gift to his wife, Agustina, “Zacate” is produced by the Morales family using the same traditional process as their classic “white tape” espadín, with one important twist:

Freshly cut lemongrass is added to the stills before the second distillation, and a bit more is macerated in the finished product for an extra touch of aromatics and
color.

The result is a bright and lively expression of espadín that makes a great highball, brings an interesting twist to classic mezcal cocktails, or works as a fun plug-and-
play substitute for gin.

Producer Description 

San Bartolo Mezcal Artesanal is a unique Mexican spirit of yore distilled by four generations of Maestros Mezcaleros in the San Bartolo Yautepec valley in Oaxaca. It has delicate herbal and fresh mineral notes with a particular clean smoke. The creation of this Mezcal has been made possible by the hard work and tradition of the people of the Yautepec Valley and Valentin Martinez Lopez, Maestro Mezcalero.

A beautifully complex mezcal, with notes of dried aromatic herbs, clean minerality, and just a hint of smoke. Enrique Diaz Cruz is a 5th generation Maestro Mezcalero, crafting sustainably farmed mezcals with a distinctive personality.

Del Maguey · Vida Clásico Mezcal

Del Maguey Vida Clásico is the expression named on this 750ml bottle. At 84 proof, it offers a starting point for exploring mezcal, whether poured neat or used in a citrus-forward cocktail. The former listing included tasting notes for a different Del Maguey expression, so those notes are not presented as Vida Clásico tasting notes here.

Serving Ideas

Try a small neat pour first to discover the bottle’s character, or use it in a mezcal margarita. Citrus and savory snacks are general pairing ideas rather than tasting claims for this specific expression.

At a Glance

• Producer: Del Maguey
• Expression: Vida Clásico
• Category: Mezcal
• Proof: 84 (42% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

In ancient Mesoamerica, only revered priests and the spiritual elite were permitted to commune with the gods — and they did so through sacred beverages crafted from agave. The deities of these rituals were known collectively as centzon-totchtin, or "400 rabbits" in Nahuatl. The number 400 was synonymous with the infinite, the uncountable, the divine. Today, that boundless spirit lives on in every bottle of 400 Conejos Mezcal.

The 400 Conejos Mezcal Artesanal Joven Espadín 100% de Agave Oaxaca 750ml is produced from 100% Espadín agave using traditional artisanal methods in Oaxaca, Mexico — the heartland of mezcal. A 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold Medal winner, it delivers a beautifully balanced expression of smoke, cooked agave, and subtle fruit: crystalline in the glass, complex on the nose, and smooth on the palate.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Crystalline, colorless with shiny silver nuances
• Nose: Campfire and ash, faint ripe fruits, and light herbal notes
• Palate: Soft and smooth with fresh wood, sweet cooked agave, and subtle smokiness
• Finish: Pleasant, lingering, and smoky

Spirit Details

• 100% Espadín Agave, Artesanal Joven
• Oaxaca, Mexico
• Traditional production methods
• 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold Medal
• 750ml

Producer Description 
Fósforo Tobalá Penca is a unique release that it is aged for up to three months in small glass carboys alongside a cooked agave penca slice which imparts a complex and savory flavor.

Brilliant amber in color, the nose unveils layers of complexity. Leading with young leather, caramel and spices, the complex aroma profile shows hints at white flowers and lemongrass.

On the palate, this special expression showcases an explosion of floral notes followed by toasted nuts and mellow smoky undertones. This unique Tobalá Penca expression leaves a wonderful lingering, full mouth-feel.

Roasted for 5-8 days in underground pits before a ten-day to two week fermentation. Double distilled before 1-3 month aging in glass vessels with agave penca leaf.