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AGAVE MEZCAL

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 Mezcal Rústico 94PF / 375ML / 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 and 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 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. *Aged varieties are matured in American oak casks previously used for barreling Pedro Domecq brandy. Don Amado Mezcal Reposado* 90PF / 750ML An homage to the popular history of Oaxacan clay-pot mezcal aged in brandy barrels, Don Amado Reposado brandy barrels 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 Mezcal 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. caramel, butterscotch, and fresh herbs. Don Amado Mezcal Añejo* 87PF / 375ML / 750ML

Don Amado Mezcal Largo 92PF / 375ML / 750ML

From ‘karwinskii’ maguey (10-14 years to mature). Soft smoke with candied notes and a creamy mouthfeel layer fruit and a subtle spice on a palette of rich, cooked maguey reminiscent of the high desert just after a heavy rainfall, bright and clean. This mezcal is on the fruitier side with somewhat candied flavor notes, a creamy

mouthfeel, and just a hint of spice. Don Amado Mezcal Tepeztate 92PF / 750ML

On the nose, there is candied lime, soft white flowers, with more vegetal notes of bell pepper and cucumber skin along with hints of nuts, soft pastry, and a very lightly-charred wood, supported by a back note of minerality.The flavors continue in the same vein, tasting of grilled lemon & lime, sun-baked white flowers, bell peppers, persimmon, squash blossoms, charred oak, and minerals. These flavors are intricately balanced and deliciously perplexing, hinting at matcha tea and persist in a delicate fade that savors grilled fruit nuances. Don Amado Mezcal Tobala & Bicuishe 92PF / 375ML / 750ML A lesser seen combination of agave varieties is brought together in this Don Amado expression. The result is delicious and one to savour neat. Rich aromas of roast agave, salt citrus, with notes of lactic fermentation. To tase, it combines the woody Bicuishe with the sweet minerality of the Tobala. The tension of the two make for a delicious juxtaposition. Don Amado Mezcal Tripon, Barril & Bicuishe 92PF / 375ML / 750ML Made 100% from Tripón, Barríl, and Bicuishe maguey grown at 4,800’ in the town of San Pablo Apostol, Oaxaca. There are alluring aromas of pastry being prepared: wild honey, green apple peel, tart cider, fragrant pear, and white grapes. The palate offers pure, bright sweetness, green herbs, and overripe nectarine, with a medium-length, smooth finish. Don Amado Mezcal Pechuga 92PF / 375ML / 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.

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