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MINA REAL MEXICO, OAXACA Mezcal Mina Real is an ecologically sustainable mezcal made with agave slowly cooked in a brick kiln without the consumption of firewood. Mina Real Mezcal Blanco 92PF / 750ML Modern and historical techniques are used, the agave honeys for Mina Real are fermented intact with their crushed agave piña fibers, followed by double distillation in copper alembic stills for earthiness and character. 92pts GOLD “EXCEPTIONAL” BTI ‘13 Mina Real Mezcal Reposado 84PF / 750ML Mina Real Mezcal Reposado is distilled from 100% agave Espadín. Real de Minas Distillery steam-roasts the agave, 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. PALOMO MEXICO, SANTIAGO MATATLAN, NOM-O20X The Palomo Mezcal brand is from Del Buen Agave, a collective of producers in the “Mezcal Capital of the World,” Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. They have been working together since 1930, and became an official Cooperative Society in 2006. Mezcal Palomo was launched in 2013 with plans for wider national and international distribution. Palomo Espadin Mezcal 92PF / 1.0L Palomo Espadin is made with agave Espadin that took 9 years to reach maturity. This agave is traditionally cooked in an underground pit oven, milled by horse-drawn tahona, and double distilled in a copper still. Aromas and flavors of smoked agave with touches of citrus on the palate.

PELOTÓN DE LA MUERTE MEXICO, OAXACA Produced by Master Mezcalero Cutberto Santiago in the village of Santiago Matatlán in Oaxaca

Pelotón La Muerte Espadin 94PF / 200ML / 750ML / 1.0L

Pelotón de la Muerte is made from 100% agave Espadín cooked in a pit oven covered with volcanic rocks. The juices from the cooked piñas are pressed using a traditional tahona, then fermented in wooden vats before being double distilled in copper pot stills. Pelotón de la Muerte means “brigade of death” and the label depicts the flag used by insurgents during the Mexican Revolution. Pelotón de la Muerte Criollo 90.2PF / 750ML Produced from wild agave native to the region of Guerrero, this is an intense mezcal with notes of light smoke. Pelotón de la Muerte Pechuga 100.4PF / 750ML Produced from a field blend of wild agaves from Guerrero, this vegan pechuga mezcal delivers smooth flavors ULTRAMUNDO MEXICO, DURANGO Ultramundo Mezcal is an agroforestry project. They’re attempting to foster a balanced relationship with nature through craft spirits, specifically artisanal mezcal, using the agaves from their 24,000-acre ranch in Mapimí, Durango. They leave at least 20% of the agaves that reach maturity to do what they do naturally: go to seed and regenerate their population. Ultramundo Mezcal Lamparillo 94PF / 750ML Ultramundo is produced using wild Lamparillo agave. Each plant reaches maturity between 15 to 20 years of age. Artisanal production, using the traditional techniques from the Durango region, producing an incredibly pleasing flavor profile. of cooked agave, mandarin, oranges, anise, and mint.

AGAVE RAICILLA

Nicknamed “Mexican moonshine” because of its underground production roots, raicilla is made in the state of Jalisco like tequila— but its piñas are roasted rather than steamed. It is made from various types of agave, which determines if it is “coastal (Agave angustifolia and rhodacantha)” or “mountain (Agave maximiliana and inaequidens)” raicilla. Floral, fruity, and fragrant, it’s typically served neat. What is Raicilla?

EL ACABO RAICILLAS JALISCO El Acabo serves as a perfect introduction to this authentic and captivating spirit, acting as a bridge to the world of raicilla, especially for those who have yet to have

the pleasure of discovering it. El Acabo Plata Raicilla 84PF / 750ML

100% Agave Maximiliana. El Acabo embodies a deep bond between tradition and flavor, honoring Jalisco’s historic harvest celebrations. This smooth, delicately fruity raicilla is the perfect introduction to the spirit, offering subtle citrus and herbal nuances. Its translucent clarity and silky body caress the palate with unique elegance. 97pts Platinum Medal, Superlative

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