{"title":"Mezcal from San Pablo Apostol","description":"\u003cp\u003eSan Pablo Apostol lies in Oaxaca's mezcal country, where families in the Valles Centrales have roasted and distilled agave for generations. Arroqueño, a giant variety of Agave americana, can take fifteen years or more to mature on the slopes around these valleys.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"don-amado-arroqueno-mezcal","title":"Don Amado Arroqueno Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eEighteen years of patient growth in the highlands of San Pablo Apostol yields something truly extraordinary: Don Amado Arroqueno Mezcal, a rare expression built from one of the most prized and distinctive agave varieties in all of Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster Distiller German Arellanes Arellanes cultivates Arroqueno maguey at 4,800 feet elevation, where the cooler mountain air and rich soil coax deep complexity from this towering plant. Unlike many wild agave species, Arroqueno is cultivatable, making this mezcal both an ecological choice and a window into a flavor profile virtually impossible to find elsewhere. The result is a spirit that is simultaneously rustic and refined, rooted in tradition yet endlessly surprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright floral aromatics of caramelized maguey, soft leather, and gentle smoke, with an inviting sweetness that draws you deeper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe cooked yam and quince open into persimmon, lemon verbena, and kaffir lime, layered beneath dark chocolate, espresso, and savory spice, all anchored by a supple, generous mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and mineral-driven, with balanced roasted character and a lingering savory warmth that speaks to the agave's remarkable depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Arroqueno Mezcal holds its own beautifully neat or on a large rock, but its fruit-forward richness and earthy complexity also make it a standout in a Oaxacan Old Fashioned or a Mezcal Negroni where its layered character can shine through alongside bold companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to open up the aromatics. Produced from 100% Arroqueno agave grown in San Pablo Apostol, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051754946749,"sku":"DONAMADOAQQ","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/Donamadoarroquenoweb.png?v=1700592220"}],"url":"https:\/\/siptequila.com\/collections\/san-pablo-apostol.oembed","provider":"Sip Tequila","version":"1.0","type":"link"}