Mezcal

For close to 200 years, the Cortes family has been growing, foraging and distilling the maguey in the Zapotec town of Santiago Matatl?n, 30 miles southeast of Oaxaca City. Espad?n agave, distilled and matured for over 18 months in American oak barrels and bottled at an approachable 43% 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, there 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. 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, banana. 42%abv

Mezcal Del Amigo Joven is an unaged mezcal made from agave Espadin in the village of Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca. It is pit roasted with black oak and fermented with wild yeast. A well-balanced mezcal of exceptional value.

With a steadfast dedication to the artisanal process, the villagers of San Baltazar Chichicapam clearly identify themselves as a mezcal producing community. No one exemplifies the essence of this mezcal culture more than humble and stoic Zapotec Palenquero Faustino Garcia Vasquez. Working alongside him is his son, Maximino. Faustino's countenance, underneath his famous and handsome mustache, never changes; always happy to receive visitors and offer them "calientitos," hot mezcal fresh off the still. - Producer's 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. A unique combination of natural agave syrup and mezcal. Nose of roast agave, vanilla and pear, almond, coffee; palate of pineapple and sweet orange. ABV 40. - 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 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

VIDA de San Luis Del Rio is an artisanal, organic, value priced Mezcal from Del Maguey. Hand crafted, it is twice distilled, very slowly in small wood-fired, riverside copper stills. It has fruity aromatics with hints of honey, vanilla and roast agave. The palate offers ginger, cinnamon, banana and tangerine, with a long, soft finish. "Beautifully crafted and wonderfully complex, it's hard not to fall for the Mezcal Vida. Highly Recommended". - Drinkspirits.com

Created by the Cortes family, considered by many to be mezcal royalty, El Jolgorio is widely acknowledged as one of the finest collections of agave spirits available. Cuishe (pronounced varyingly "kwee-sh" or "kwee-shay") is a subvarietal of the Agave karwinskii species of agave, which grow wild in certain parts of Oaxaca, representing less than 1% of the agave currently growing in the state. This mescal has expressive earthy aromas with a complex palate of smoke and spices. 47%abv

Each lot of Ilegal Mezcal Anejo is aged to taste for 13 months, using a combination of new and used American oak, medium char barrels. Maple, clove, and bitter orange aromas. Dark chocolate and sweet agave on the palate.

Un-aged. Full bodied agave flavor. Eucalyptus and mineral aromas compliment hints of green apple, fresh citrus, and red chiltepe. Light smoke. Lingering heat. Ideal for cocktails or perfect on its own.

Aged for 6 months in medium-charred American Oak. Caramelized pear and bitter orange on the nose. Clove, butterscotch, and hints of vanilla on the palate. Velvety throughout. An exceptional drinking mezcal.

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 light cucumber aromas and a salty, citrus fruit quality. The palate is complex with fresh citrus notes and a delicate smokiness.

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 sultry layers of smoke, clove and vanilla deftly interlaced with citrus nuances. The palate has earth and smoky flavors and is soft sweet and warm.

Oaxacan family owned and operated artisanal mezcal. It is an excellent, easy to drink, value mezcal ideal for cocktails.

Marca Negra Espadin Mezcal uses estate grown agave augustifolia haw, double distilled to 51.1% alc/vol (100 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

Mezcal Verde is an artisanal mezcal with 100% natural fermentation and double distilled that uses a mix of different woods in the cooking process to obtain a smokier profile. They use organic agave. On the palate it is grassy, smokey and fruity. 42%abv

Please keep in mind that this Mezcal comes in assorted labels.

Monte Alban is named for a mountaintop settlement in Oaxaca, Mexico known for its agave plants, both cultivated and wild. The worms lives in the agave plant and are hand-harvested during the rainy summer season. They are stored in mezcal, drained and sorted, and placed in bottles near the end of the process. The worm is what makes mezcal unique; it is added as a reminder that it comes from the plant from which the alcohol is made. Apocryphal legends note that the worm gives strength to anyone brave enough to gulp it down; some even believe it acts as an aphrodisiac. Like the drink itself, the worm is something of an acquired taste.

Montelobos is an artisanal Mezcal made in Santiago Matatlan Oaxaca produced with 100% organically certified agave espadin. Montelobos achieves extraordinary balance and complexity through integration between agave, fermentation notes and smoke. A good all-occasion Mezcal. 43.2%abv

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