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AGAVE MEZCAL EL BUHO MEZCAL MEXICO, SANTIAGO MATATLAN The El Buho mezcal brand, founded in 2010 by Brooklyn based chef TJ Steele, has been exclusively produced by the Jimenez Mendez family, 5th-generation mezcaleros, in The Arroqueno agave takes about 15 to 20 years to mature. One of the singularities of these plants is their size, with harvested pinas weighing up to 300kgs. This makes them one of the largest plants mezcal is made from. With a smooth start of bold roasted agave flavor, this velvety mezcal has an incredible texture of light fruit notes and a long-lasting finish. At 106 proof, this mezcal expression’s heat is elegant and balanced. El Buho Mezcal Cuishe 750ml / 96PF Cuishe agave matures for about 12 years, then the agaves are cooked for 4 days with the trunk of the plant, fermented for 6 days and twice distilled in copper stills. El Buho Mezcal Espadin 750ml / 1L / 90PF The flagship mezcal of El Buho’s line, the espadin has a slight roast and smoke to its nose. Medium in body with pronounced notes of caramel, red apple and coffee, this espadin is perfect for cocktails or enjoyed on its own. Best in Category 2017 Spirits of Mexico El Buho Mezcal Jabali 750ml / 102PF This jabali agave is notorious for being the most difficult agave to work with due to the foam it produces and its lower sugar content. Requiring three to four distillations, this velvety bright expression has strong baking spice on the nose with light citric notes. White pepper, cinnamon, and lime all interplay to create This mango mezcal is made by adding ripe mangos to the third distillation of Espadin, much like the style of Pechuga mezcal—only without protein. The sugars from the mango enrich the taste and aroma with some caramelization, giving its overwhelming nose of ripe fruit and cooked agave finish with green pepper notes. El Buho Mezcal Mexicano 750ml / Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico. El Buho Mezcal Arroqueno 750ml / 106PF a tannic and chocaltey spirit. El Buho Mezcal Mango 750ml / 94PF

MEZONTE MEXICO, JALISCO, MICHOACAN Mezonte is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that promotes, supports and preserves the production and practices of traditional agave spirits. They feature agave spirits from all over Mexico, with an emphasis on Jalisco and Michoacán. Pedro Jimenez, the mind behind Mezonte, works in collaboration with Mexico’s producers to ensure fair wages and recognition. Mezonte Japo 200ml / 750ml / 94PF Mezonte Japo is produced by Hildegardo “Japo.” His mezcals (also called raicilla) are elaborated with endemic Agaves that grow between 12 – 25 years. One of the most daring mezcal producers in México. Like an alchemist, Jorge experiments with every possibility all in the name of finding an interesting mezcal. Enthusiastic and humble, Jorge represents the spirit of a Michoacán producer. Agave Inaequidens from Rio de Parras, Querendaro, brick fermentation with pulque, distilled in Mezonte Jorge Perez 200ml / 750ml / 98PF

pine with copper and oyamel. Mezonte Lorenzo Virgen 200ml / 750ml / 94PF

Agave distilled from Lorenzo Virgen. Over 10 different agave varietals, produced in Chancuellar, Jalisco in an underground pit oven, fermented with spring water and distilled with pine wood with copper and Parota wood.

Mezonte Santos Juarez 200ml / 750ml / 94PF

Mezonte Santos is produced by Santos Juarez in Toliman, Jalisco. His mezcals are born and processed within the volcanic soil and fermented in stone, as was done over 500 years ago. Santos is produced using Alineno and Cimarron agave, distilled in copper and parota wood.

Mezonte Tepe Aciano 200ml / 750ml / 94PF

Produced by a Aciano Mendoza from the Tepehuano community at the border of Jalisco, Nayarit and Durango who follows the tradition of developing this spirit primarily for ritual purposes. Cenizo agave, extracted by hand and distilled in clay pots.

El Buho Mexicano copycopycopy. El Buho Mezcal Tepeztate 750ml / 96PF

This Tepeztate comes from multiple batches of the rare agave, which grows wild off the mountainsides. The plant ages 25-30 years before harvesting and requires a 3rd distillation due to its low sugar content Bold and complex, the tepeztate’s heavier body relays its intense flavors.

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