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FOSFORO MEXICO, OAXACA Fósforo Mezcal is another celebrity mezcal from Mad Money’s Jim Cramer. Since the mid-2000s, Jim and his wife Lisa Detwiler, have tasted over 200 different expressions from around Mexico in search of the perfect mezcal. In 2018, Jim and Lisa met mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez and Mariana Hernández, saw their agave fields and tasted their exceptional liquid, and they knew they Fósforo Tobalá is produced by mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez San Nicolás Huajuapan, Puebla using cultivated Maguey Tobalá which grows for 8-15 years. The harvested plants are cooked underground for 5-8 days, shredded, and then naturally fermented for 10-14 days in open-air wooden vats. The pulp and liquid are then double distilled in copper pots. Fosforo Mezcal Tobala Penca 86PF / 100ML / 750ML A Mexican classic for a new generation of drinkers, Tobala is organic and handcrafted in small batches with an artisanal approach that respects the land and the spirit. Incredibly smooth with light smoke rising from fruit and white pepper in the aromas and flavors. Stir it into a little sparkling water with a dash of orange bitters for a complex and refreshing afternoon spritz. LA ESCONDIDA MEXICO, OAXACA Mezcal production in Mexico was banned by the Spanish crown for almost 100 years in the early 18th century. However, local producers resisted and continued to produce Mezcal in the beautiful mountains of Oaxaca. Among them were some brave women who risked their lives selling their Mezcal illegally from town to town. The brand La Escondida, meaning “the hidden lady”, was inspired by a local legend and honors those women who kept the tradition alive. Grand Mezcal uses 100% agave espadin (Agave Angustifolia Haw by its scientific name), one of the most prized agave varieties grown in the heartland of Oaxaca, to make La Escondida. La Escondida Mezcal Blanco 80PF / 700ML Traditional methods produce earthy, smoky notes on the nose, while its smooth and balanced flavor, robustly absorbed from cooked agave, provides a long finish which is both strong and pleasant. La Escondida Mezcal Reposado 80PF / 700ML Made from the Espadin agave from Oaxaca and rested in French oak barrels for 9 months. Earthy and smoky notes with hints of spice, vanilla, and chocolate. had found something special. Fosforo Mezcal Tobala 90PF / 100ML / 750ML

LOS VECINOS DEL CAMPO OAXACA Los Vecinos Del Campo translates to “Neighbors of the Field” and in the tiny villages of Oaxaca, neighbors are family. After maturing for 7- 20 years, the agave is hand harvested. The hearts are slow-roasted underground for 4-7 days developing a sultry, smoky-sweet flavor. After roasting, the piñas are crushed using a stone molino, then naturally fermented in a wooden vat for 7-15 days- depending on time of year. These artisanal mezcals are then double distilled in copper pot stills.The end products are sophisticated yet wild mezcals of the highest quality that taste of the generations of expertise behind them. In partnership with Carmen Villarreal and Casa San Matias, Los Vecinos promotes sustainability and supports the communities who create these mezcals. Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal Espadin 90PF / 750ML / 1.0L 100% Espadin, void of color and sediment-free. Aromas of baked pineapple and canned pineapple juice have an earthy core. It’s all spice up front in the mouth, quickly moving to roasted tropical fruits, tender young ginger, and green bell peppers. “This wonderful mezcal is the ideal marriage of unruly, wild mezcal and distilling sophistication.” —F. Paul Pacult. 94pt Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal Ensamble No. 1 90PF / 750ML 5% Barril, 5% Madrecuishe, 90% Espadin, void of color and sediment free. Opening aromas of chamomile, dill, and roasted agave. Delicate but tangy fragrances of green tea, hemp, palm frond, green pea, and black pepper. Sweeter than the aroma implies, and first impression is of black pepper, honey, and soy sauce. A well-mannered, delicate mezcal. 4 Stars Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal. Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal Tobala 92PF / 750ML 100% Tobala, void of color and sediment free. An earthy funk permeates the nose with floral undertones and wafts of citrus zest. A pleasant touch of sweetness in the mouth, followed by powerful ripe tropical fruits. A spiced finish leaves the tongue tingling. 4 Stars Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal. Los Vecinos Combo 4bt Espadin, 1bt Tobala, 1bt MINA REAL MEXICO, OAXACA An ecologically sustainable mezcal made with agave slowly cooked in a brick kiln without the consumption of firewood. Mina Real Mezcal Blanco 92PF / 750ML Using a combination of modern and historical technique, the agave honeys for Mina Real are fermented intact with their crushed agave piña fibers, followed by double distillation in copper alembic stills for pronounced earthiness & character. 92pts GOLD “EXCEPTIONAL” BTI ‘13 Mina Real Mezcal Reposado 84PF / 750ML The Reposado is distilled from 100% agave espadí. The agave is steam roasts, saving wood and keeping the piñas (hearts) un-charred. It’s twice distilled in ceramic pot stills and ages in used American white oak casks for an undisclosed time. Ensamble 92PF / 4.5L Six bottle combo pack; 750ML bottles.

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