Mezcal

For close to 200 years, the Cortes family has been growing, foraging and distilling the maguey in the Zapotec town of Santiago Matatlan, 30 miles southeast of Oaxaca City. This anejo is made with Espadan agave, distilled and matured for over 18 months in American oak barrels and bottled at an approachable 44.9% ABV.
Lovely notes of smoke, caramel and cocoa on the nose, with a generous warmth on the palate. Finishes with lingering flavors of nuts and orange peel.

Agua Magica is a premium, sipping mezcal. It has aromas of cooked maguey, subtle smoke, bananas, and almonds. On the palate are fresh herbal notes along with cooked maguey, banana, almond, and caramel. It is soft and easy to drink. 40%abv

Banhez Mezcal is produced by a co-op comprised of families from various villages in the Ejutla district of Oaxaca. They produce mezcal the same way it's been done by their ancestors for nearly two centuries. Comprised of 90% Espadin and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is pleasingly mild, floral and fruity with notes of pineapple, banana. 42%abv

Banhez Mezcal is produced by a co-op comprised of families from various villages in the Ejutla district of Oaxaca. They produce mezcal the same way it's been done by their ancestors for nearly two centuries.

Comprised of 90% Espadin and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is pleasingly mild, floral and fruity with notes of pineapple and banana. 47%abv

Banhez Mezcal is produced by a co-op comprised of families from various villages in the Ejutla district of Oaxaca. They produce mezcal the same way it's been done by their ancestors for nearly two centuries.

Comprised of 90% Espadin and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is pleasingly mild, floral and fruity with notes of pineapple, banana. 47%abv

Balanced and elegant. Hints of tamarind and pomegranate aromas are followed by herbal tones of fresh mint and dried oregano. Delicate notes of smoke and black pepper lead to a long silky finish. 40%abv

Hand-crafted in the village of San Baltazar Chichicapa, cradled by low hills in a broad, arid valley. Agave: Espad?. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Nose of sweet roasted agave & toasted corn, palate of dried fruit & sweet almond, finish of chocolate & mint. 48%abv - Producer's notes

Hand-crafted in the village of Las Milpas overlooking rolling pastures and nestled among cornfields. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Nose of slate and tropical fruit, palate of citrus, lavender and pea shoots, with a long dry finish. ABV 46. - Producer's notes

Hand-crafted in the village of Santa Catarina Minas from a palenque with a long view of the flat, open, treelined valley. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in ancestral ancestral clay stills with bamboo tubing. A nose of granite and fig, palate of citrus, honey and green herbs. ABV 50. - Producers Notes

Hand-crafted by the tropical riverbed in the village of San Luis Del Rio where the Red Ant River flows. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Nose of roasted pineapple & bright citrus, palate of mango, cocoa, dried chiles & a touch of salinity, finish of cigar smoke & lots of fruit. ABV 47. - Producer's notes

Hand-crafted on a steep hillside in the high mountain village of Santo Domingo Albarradas bordering a lush cloud forest. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Light nose with lots of dry citrus, a palate of tropical fruit with a bit of roasted pear and salinity and a clean dry finish. 48%abv - Producer's notes

Gracias a Dios Tepextate is made with 25-year old wild agave. Tepextate is a wild maguey species known for its spicy, herbal characteristics and complexity. The Gracias a Dios is a lighter style yet still classic Tepextate. 45%abv

Los Amantes mezcal is an artisanal spirit made from 100% agave grown in Oaxaca [wah-ha-cah], Mexico's premium mezcal region. Los Amantes translates to The Lovers and It is considered by some to be one of the best mezcals from Oaxaca. The nose has tobacco, honey, roasted corn, cinnamon and pepper. The palate is smooth with woody flavors and sweet nuances that linger.

Marca Negra Espadin Mezcal uses estate grown agave augustifolia haw, double distilled to 51.1% alc/vol (102 proof). Nose is smoky and spicy with a hint of moist wood and a spot of mint. Palate is herbal, smooth and smoky with spicy pepper. Sweet, dry and fruity on the finish. 4 STARS - Spirit Journal Dec 2013 ; GOLD MEDAL - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2012

Run by the Familia Sanchez Altamirano, the home distillery is in San Baltazar Chichicapam in the hills above the Ocotlan Valley. Pierde Almas Espadin is young, handcrafted mezcal made of 100% agave (agave angustifolia). The bouquet is slightly smoky with hints of aromatic wood and wild flowers. Its effect on the palate is complex with an enduring depth of mouthfeel and flavor. 49%abv

Scorpion Mezcal Anejo is made in small batches in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a scorpion in every bottle. The 1 and 2 year Anejos age in oak barrels of less than 200 liters. The process creates a smooth, mellow and complex mezcal comparable to fine cognac. Notes of lime, cucumber, mint leather and smoke on the nose and palate. Best Mezcal Spirit of the Year, Food & Wine Magazine. 40%abv

The Scorpion Mezcal Reposado is artisan made in small batches in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a real scorpion in every bottle. Golden is color with lanolin and honey aromas. A soft round entry leads to a dry light-to-medium body with honey, grassy herbs, flax, caramel, salt, light spice. Finishes dry with a honeyed oak barrel note.

This award-winning Scorpion Silver Mezcal is made in small batches in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a scorpion in every bottle. It is freshly distilled and bottled without aging. The nose is complex with notes of fruit and smoke. A soft, round entry leads to a smooth medium body with lemon grass, dried fruit, and spice flavors. The finish is long, silky, sweet and spicy. Silver Medal, SF World Spirits. 40%abv