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PURASANGRE MEXICO, JALISCO Spanish for “Thoroughbred,” Tequila Purasangre is highly regarded in Mexico for its mature-agave flavor and highland Atotonilco El Alto pedigree. Native highlander and master distiller Enrique Fonseca employs unique technique by distilling first in stainless steel alembic pot stills followed by a second distillation in copper pots.The tequila is both rich and balanced, with a distinctive agave flavor inherent of Atotonilco’s 5,200’ elevation. In keeping with Casa Xalixco’s house preference, they are barreled in French oak casks. Purasangre Blanco 80PF / 750ML Created by Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca at the legendary Tequileña Distillery. A connoisseurs’s Tequila linking back to Mexico’s traditional Tequila customs and distillation experience. Produced with agaves from Atotonilco El Alto, distilled first in stainless steel alembic pot stills, followed by a second distillation in copper pot stills. Additive Free. Purasangre Blanco Fuerte 87PF / 1.0L Full bodied and rich, this Blanco is one of the truest forms of traditional Mexican Tequila flavor. Only the agaves of the highest sugar levels are used, creating a spicy, earthiness very representative of a mid-slope grown agave. 92 PTS Gold “Exceptional” BTI ‘13 Purasangre Reposado 80PF / 750ML Aged 10 months in French Oak. Clean aromas of cooked agave and walnut notes. Balanced, soft palate with hints of raisins, plums and tobacco. Purasangre Añejo 80PF / 750ML Aged 2 years in Oak. Elegant and intense on the palate with notes of almond, vanilla and coffee. 94 PTS Gold “Exceptional” BTI ‘13 Purasangre Extra Añejo 5YO 80PF / 750ML Purasangre Extra Añejo Tequila spends 5 years aging in French oak. Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca Cerda produces this at La Tequileña distillery. (NOM 1146).

SIEMBRA ALTENO MEXICO, JALISCO Siembra Alteño Reposado creates a true sense of place. Carlos’ dedication to preserving traditional production methods has created a Tequila sure to be recognized as a benchmark for Highland Tequila. Siembra Alteño Blanco 96PF / 750ML Siembra Metl is currently featuring maestro Jorge

Pérez and his family. Jorge and his son Miguel distill just meters away from their home, planting and harvesting agave in the surrounding area as they work. Siembra Alteño Reposado 98PF / 750ML A very special bottling of Espadin from Michoacan made by Maestro Jorge Pérez and his son Miguel. They pit roast the 8-year-old Espadin agaves for 45 days prior to mashing the agaves by hand with oak mallets in eucalyptus “canoas” or dugout canoes. They ferment the agaves in brick lined basins with spring water and 20 liters of Pulque (an agave Siembra Alteño Reposado creates a true sense of place. Carlos’ dedication to preserving traditional production methods has created a Tequila sure to be recognized as a benchmark for Highland Tequila. SIEMBRA AZUL MEXICO, JALISCO Siembra Spirits works with small family operations,showcasing different distilleries and terroirs. All 100% Highlands agave. Siembra Azul Blanco Tequila 80PF / 750ML Siembra Azul is made from the finest Blue Weber agave, from Arandas, Jalisco. Grown without the use of pesticides in small orchards that are owned and operated by the Vivanco family. Siembra Azul Reposado Tequila 80PF / 750ML Aged for over three months, in our white oak “medium toast” barrels from the Missouri Ozark. A light, honey colored nectar of bold flavor bearing hints of chocolate, butterscotch and almond. We recommend sipping it neat, but it also elevates the quality of any tequila cocktail. LIMITED BATCH RELEASE Siembra Azul Añejo Tequila 80PF / 750ML This is an elegant and robust spirit featuring a subtle yet complex flavor profile with notes of cinnamon, tobacco, raspberries, black olives, vanilla, coconut and butterscotch. The spirit offers a prolonged finish and is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass or large snifter. LIMITED BATCH RELEASE

MERCIALAGO

INGREDIENTS 1½ oz Purasangre Tequila Blanco ¼ oz Mina Real Mezcal 1 oz grapefruit juice ¼ oz lime juice

¾ oz Simple syrup 1 dash rose water DIRECTIONS

Shake with ice, strain into a Collins glass garnished with Sal de Gusano (or chili powder salt) and fresh ice. Top with soda water & garnish with a long grapefruit zest. — ADAPTED FROM A RECIPE BY TRAVIS

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