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AGAVE MEZCAL

MEZONTE MEXICO, JALISCO, MICHOACAN Mezonte is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that promotes, supports and preserves the production and practices of traditional agave spirits. They feature agave spirits from all over Mexico, with an emphasis on Jalisco and Michoacán. Pedro Jimenez, the mind behind Mezonte, works in collaboration with Mexico’s producers to ensure fair wages and recognition. Mezonte Aciano (Tepe) 98PF / 200ML Produced by Aciano Mendoza from the Tepehuano community at the border of Jalisco, Nayarit and Durango who follows the tradition of developing this spirit primarily for ritual purposes. Cenizo agave, extracted by hand with wooden mallets and distilled in clay pots. Mezonte Candido 90PF / 200ML The community of Loma de Guadalupe where Candido Romero lives is recognized for the growing of the Ixtero Amarillo maguey, representative of the southern region of Jalisco. Cande works with agaves “capones” that can reach up to 16 years. Mezonte “Japo,” Jalisco 94PF / 200ML / 750ML Mezonte Japo is produced by Hildegardo Joya “Japo” in Cabo Corrientes. His mezcales (also called raicilla) are elaborated with endemic agaves that grow 12 – 25 years. Tropical in every way. Experience the intense taste of long-roasted agave, notes of papaya, mango, and a caress of ocean mist. One of the most daring mezcal producers in México. Like an alchemist, Jorge experiments with every possibility all in the name of finding an interesting mezcal. Enthusiastic and humble, Jorge represents the spirit of a Michoacán producer. Agave Inaequidens from Rio de Parras, Querendaro, brick fermentation with pulque, distilled in pine with copper and oyamel. Mezonte Lorenzo Virgen 94PF / 200ML / 750ML Agave distilled from Lorenzo Virgen. Over 10 different agave varietals, produced in Chancuellar, Jalisco in an underground pit oven, fermented with spring water and distilled with pine wood with copper and Parota wood. Mezonte Santos Juarez 94PF / 200ML / 750ML Mezonte Santos is produced by Santos Juarez in Toliman, Jalisco. His mezcals are born and processed within the volcanic soil and fermented in stone, as was done over 500 years ago. Santos is produced using Alineno and Cimarron agave, distilled in copper and parota wood. Mezonte “Teodoro,” Oaxaca 96PF / 750ML Miahuatlán is possibly one of the most important traditional regions of mezcal production in Oaxaca. Teodoro Garcia, originally from this Miahuatlán, has his own palenque to make mezcal. He is perhaps one of the few Oaxacan producers that still respect the original flavors of the plant. Made from Bicuixe & Espadín agave, extracted with tahona and distilled in a Copper Alambique. Produced by Aciano Mendoza from the Tepehuano community in Jalisco, Nayarit and Durango who follows the tradition of developing this spirit primarily for ritual purposes. Cenizo agave, extracted by hand and distilled in clay pots. Mezonte Mix Pack 100.6PF / 200ML / 750ML Six bottle combo pack; 200ML bottles Mezonte Jorge Perez 98PF / 200ML / 750ML Mezonte Tepe 100PF / 750ML

NACIONAL MEXICO, OAXACA Mezcal Nacional is dedicated to the times that are no more and commemorates important events in Mexico’s past. Mezcal Nacional is expertly crafted from sustainably harvested agaves to produce truly premium mezcales that are complex, elegant, and perfectly suited not only to remember our history, but to help you remember the events that matter most to you. Nacional Mezcal 1931 102PF / 750ML Mezcal Nacional 1931 is produced from wild agave tobalá, among the most prized of the agaves. Agave tobalá yields Mezcal Nacional 1931, a complex and elegant mezcal, and a worthy tribute to Oaxaca and its people. In 1931, Oaxaca was shaken by a devastating earthquake. Although much of Oaxaca was destroyed, its people were never defeated. Mezcal Nacional 1931 was created as a tribute to the great people of Oaxaca who lost much in 1931, but who never lost the courage, hope, and determination to persevere. Nacional Mezcal 1937 97PF / 750ML Nacional 1937 is made with wild agave cirial in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca using strictly artisanal methods. Nacional 1937 is a complex flavor-forward electric mezcal to commemorate the creation of the noble goal of the Federal Electricity Commission. Mezcal Nacional 1937 commemorates the illumination of a nation through innovation and a determination to emerge from the shadows. In 1937, then Mexican President Lázaro Cárdenas created the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) at a time when only a fraction of the country’s population had electricity. The objective was no less than to illuminate the night with electric innovation and the brightness of a multitude of incandescent bulbs. Mezcal Nacional 1937 recognizes the CFE through a truly electric mezcal. Nacional Mezcal 1938 92.4PF / 750ML Mezcal Nacional 1938 is an ensamble produced from wild agave cirial and cultivated agave espadín. Ensambles require extra care as they are produced by combining an optimum ratio of cirial and espadín piñas prior to cooking, crushing, fermentation, and distillation. The maestro meszcalero must carefully pre-determine the optimum ratio of agave varieties to yield the best possible ensamble, a closely guarded secret. This process produces an approachable, well-balanced, and truly flavorful mezcal that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning of palates. Nacional Mezcal 1943 91.6PF / 750ML Mezcal Nacional 1943 is produced from wild and cultivated agave cupreata, among the most prized of the agaves. Agave cupreata, in the right hands can yield a delicate and flavorful mezcal, a worthy tribute to Michoacán and its people. In 1943, Michoacán was witness to the incredible power of volcanoes. That year, the Parícutin volcano surged suddenly from a cornfield. In the end, two towns were completely buried by lava leaving only the church towers rising dramatically above the hardened lava. Mezcal Nacional 1943 is produced from wild and cultivated agave cupreata, among the most prized of the agaves. Agave cupreata, in the right hands can yield a delicate and flavorful mezcal, a worthy tribute to Michoacán and its people.

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