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PURASANGRE MEXICO, JALISCO Tequila Purasangre (“Thoroughbred”) is highly regarded for its mature-agave flavor and highland Atotonilco El Alto pedigree (5,200’). Master distiller Enrique Fonseca double-distills in stainless steel then copper pots. It is rich, balanced, and finished in French oak casks. Purasangre Blanco 80PF / 750ML 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. 92pts Gold “Exceptional” BTI ‘13 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. 92pts 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.

94pts 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).

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 BROWN AT DISTILLED & ALDER, NYC

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