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AGAVE MEZCAL

DON MATEO DE LA SIERRA MEXICO, MICHOACÁN Don Mateo is produced by 6th-generation mezcalero Emilio Vieyra at Rancho Pino Bonito in Michoacán. They cultivate their agaves between the Rio Balsas basin and the Eje Neo-Volcanico de la Sierra Madre del Sur. The fields sit at an average of 7,500ft, and the spirit is roasted,

DON AMADO MEXICO, OAXACA Eleven generations of continual mezcal distillation with a legendary commitment to craftsmanship and experimentation have culminated in a spirit that is simultaneously complex and approachable. Don Amado is made from earthen-roasted maguey hearts which are, after crushing, fermented together with their piña fibers for a rich maguey character. The mash is then double distilled in small traditional ceramic clay pots. Don Amado Rústico 94PF / 750ml The flagship expression of the Real de Minas Distillery, Don Amado Rústico is made using the historic method of slowly roasting fully mature Espadín maguey hearts on firewood embers before natural fermentation with airborne yeast, followed by a slow double-distillation in ceramic pot stills. The minero clay-pot still is quite prevalent on the nose with aromatics leaning towards ash, crushed walnuts, roasted corn, and savory spices. A bright, citrus Espadín agave palate is well balanced against notes of caramel, butterscotch, and fresh herbs. Don Amado Añejo* 87PF / 750ml A regal take on what many consider to be an essentially rustic distillate, Don Amado Añejo shows amazing complexity beyond simple smoke, and is a great example how barrel flavors can complement rather than mask agave’s wild charms. Don Amado Reposado* 90PF / 750ml An homage to the popular history of Oaxacan clay-pot mezcal aged in brandy barrels, Don Amado Reposado uses exhausted brandy barrels from Pedro Domecq to create a nostalgic flavor of earthen-smoked maguey with the soft caramel and butterscotch notes of American white oak. *Aged varieties are matured in American oak casks previously used for barreling Pedro Domecq brandy. Don Amado Arroqueño 92PF / 750ml Rustic and refined, Don Amado Arroqueño is made from an enormous maguey species that requires 18 years to mature but is cultivatable, so ecologically sustainable while simultaneously wildly exotic and delicious. Bright floral aromatics of caramelized maguey, leather and soft smoke lend structure to ripe, cooked yam fruit flavors. Don Amado Pechuga 92PF / 750ml An autumn ‘harvest bounty’ mezcal, Don Amado Pechuga is a third distillation of our Don Amado Rústico, made with the addition of seasonal fruits, nuts and spices including apricots, wild criollo apples, hard, stubby bananas with clove, cinnamon, raisins, almonds, and walnuts. A treasure of complexity that exhibits rich, bright fruit notes, roasted nuts, dark baking spice, wafting hints of clean smoke, fresh cinnamon, and stone fruits.

macerated, fermented, and distilled at 7,050 ft. Don Mateo de la Sierra Alto Mezcal 92PF / 750ml

This semi-wild agave is named Inaequidens, but locally they call it Alto—because it only grows at high elevations. The plant can take about 12-15 years to mature. Don Mateo de la Sierra Manso 100PF / 750ML Previously known as Cenizo. Stone pit oven roasting. Fermentation in wooden tank. Pine and Oyamel Filipino style alambique. Don Mateo de la Sierra Pechuga Mezcal 90PF / 750ML This singular Pechuga is distilled through a hanging bag of fresh venison, turkey, and iguana, as well as dried fruits and spices. The recipe is curated by Emilio’s mother, Doña Delia Vieyra. Don Mateo de la Sierra Silvestre 96PF / 750ML A unique expression based solely on the agave. Produced using only wild Cupreata Agave plants on the mountain sides of El Limon. Stone pit oven roasting. Oak wood fermentation. MAL DE AMOR MEXICO, OAXACAN Masters of Maguey and Mezcal Mal de Amor we are an Oaxacan, Zapotec company, third generation of mezcal masters who grow agaves and produce mezcals under an artisanal process with strict quality standards, guaranteeing an authentic product, with exquisite flavors and aromas. Ideal to accompany stories of a broken heart. “Not everything is love sick” Mal de Amor Madrecuishe Mezcal 92PF / 750ml This beauty is a massive tropical fruit bomb with smoke enhancing the symphony of exotic flavors dancing around on your tongue. Gold – SF World Spirits Competition ‘23 Mal de Amor Ensamble Cuishe Tobala 92PF / 750ml Cuishe (Karwinski) agave varietal that takes 12 to 15 yrs to mature is cooked, mashed, fermented, and distilled together with Tobala (Potatorum) which takes around 12 yrs to mature to create an ensamble. The Cuishe is bold and very grassy which mixes nicely with the citrus and fruit taste of Tobala. Double Gold – SF World Spirits Competition ‘23 Mal de Amor Ensemble Madrecuishe Coyote 94.8PF / 750ml This agave is the youngest of the Americana agaves distilled, around 12 years which is the same for Madre Cuishe. This expression like all Mal de Amor ensembles is cooked, fermented, mashed, and distilled together then rested in glass for over 2 years. While not overly sweet, you will find lots of strawberries and raspberries mixed with an ashy menthol creating a perfect balance.

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