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Sustainably grown espadin agave is wild-fermented in open wooden vats and distilled in small clay pots, a technique that coaxes extraordinary texture and fruit-forward depth from the plant. The maduro en vidrio resting process rounds out the profile without masking the spirit's authentic, artisanal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, raspberries, fresh blueberries, meyer lemon, and a whisper of campfire smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit pie, clay, smoked rhubarb, cooked agave, and a cool lift of spearmint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and bright mouthfeel with a lasting smoked fruit finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal Minero Espadin shines served neat or over a large ice cube, and its fruit-forward profile makes it a natural fit in a Mezcal Negroni or a smoky Paloma where its complexity can truly come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or lightly chilled to honor its craft origins. Produced from sustainably grown espadin agave in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Minero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32040781348929,"sku":"REALESPADIN","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/HR-RealMinero_Espadin.750ml.jpg?v=1693251540"},{"product_id":"real-minero-pechuga-mezcal","title":"Real Minero Pechuga Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most ceremonial spirits in all of Oaxacan tradition, Real Minero Pechuga Mezcal is triple-distilled with a raw chicken breast suspended above the still and local fruits added to the liquid, producing a mezcal of extraordinary depth and occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Master Distiller Edgar Angeles Carreno and the Angeles family in the mountain village of Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, this mezcal is distilled in small clay pot stills using wild fermentation in open wooden vats, with sustainably grown agave. The pechuga process, historically reserved for celebrations, yields a spirit of remarkable texture and layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and faintly salty with wafts of smoke and hints of tropical fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick and full with a honeyed mouthfeel, light salinity, stewed fruits, and earthy clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and evolving, drifting into delicate notes of wild berries and dried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe richness and savory depth of Real Minero Pechuga make it a natural companion to a classic Oaxacan Old Fashioned or a Mezcal Sour, where its layered fruit and smoke can fully shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a single ice cube to let the complexity unfold; a singular pechuga mezcal from Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, made for moments worth celebrating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Minero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42985849127101,"sku":"REALMINPECHUGA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/HR-RealMinero_Pechuga_750ml.jpg?v=1693252324"},{"product_id":"real-minero-collection","title":"Real Minero Collection Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew mezcals carry the quiet authority of Real Minero, a family-made spirit from the mountain village of Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, where master distiller Edgar Angeles Carreno has turned ancient technique into something genuinely extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted by the Angeles family using small clay pot stills and wild fermentation in open wooden vats, this mezcal follows a three-distillation process in which a chicken breast is suspended above the still and local fruits are added to the liquid, a method that deepens body and complexity in ways that are almost impossible to replicate at scale. Agave is sustainably grown, and select expressions rest in glass bottles through a process known as maduro en vidrio, which softens and rounds the final profile without introducing any outside influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and inviting, with hints of roasted agave, dried fruit, and a subtle earthiness native to the Oaxacan highlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and almost honeyed in texture, with notes of roasted summer barbecue, dried fruits, and fresh apple weaving together in generous layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, smooth, and gently sweet, with a rounded softness that lingers well past the last sip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe richness and depth of Real Minero mezcal make it a natural choice for a Oaxacan Old Fashioned or a Mezcal Sour, where its layered fruit and roasted character can take center stage without being lost in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to let the full profile open up; a distinguished expression of traditional Oaxacan mezcal from Santa Catarina Minas, made the way it has always been made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Minero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42985849684157,"sku":"REALMINFAM","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/Realminerocut.png?v=1693256016"},{"product_id":"don-amando-largo-mezcal","title":"Don Amado Largo Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown wild over the high-desert mountains of Southern Mexico, the karwinskii Largo maguey takes up to 14 years to reach its full, trunk-like form before master distiller German Arellanes Arellanes transforms it into one of Oaxaca's most compelling mezcals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca at an elevation of 4,800 feet, Don Amado Largo Mezcal is crafted entirely from elongated karwinskii maguey trunks harvested at peak maturity. Those distinctive spear-like trunks are earth-pit roasted alongside round pinas of complementary species, a traditional process that draws out layers of soft smoke and rich, cooked agave character unique to this remote Oaxacan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft smoke with candied sweetness, fresh desert air after rainfall, and a creamy, fruit-forward lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush cooked maguey, tropical fruit, subtle spice, and a silky mouthfeel that speaks to the karwinskii agave's long maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and clean with lingering mineral warmth and a gentle herbal fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Largo Mezcal shines when sipped neat or on a large ice cube, though its creamy texture and measured smoke make it an exceptional base for a Mezcal Negroni or an Oaxacan Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or lightly chilled to honor its rare karwinskii Largo agave character. 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This reserva release from Bozal Mezcal represents the brand's dedication to honoring traditional Oaxacan craft while pushing the boundaries of what barrel-rested mezcal can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBozal Mezcal has long championed the use of diverse agave varieties and time-honored production methods rooted in the mezcal-producing regions of Oaxaca and beyond. The Barril expression takes its name from the agave barril varietal, a wild agave prized for its earthy intensity and distinctive terroir-driven character. 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Bozal Barril Mezcal Reserva is crafted from wild barril agave, a prized varietal harvested from the rugged landscapes of Oaxaca, Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bozal Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45142876913853,"sku":"BozalBarrill","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/DFBAA121-8E24-44D7-A453-1DC5336B9A5D.jpg?v=1749654299"},{"product_id":"del-maguey-pechuga-mezcal","title":"Del Maguey Pechuga Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the most revered expressions in the world of artisanal mezcal, Del Maguey Pechuga stands apart as a ritual spirit born from centuries-old Oaxacan tradition and an utterly singular distillation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted in the remote villages of Oaxaca, Mexico, Del Maguey Pechuga mezcal undergoes a rare third distillation in which a raw chicken breast, seasonal wild fruits, and native spices are suspended in the still, infusing the spirit with extraordinary depth and savory complexity. Made from mature Espadin agave by indigenous Zapotec producers using ancestral clay pot and wood-fired methods, this mezcal represents the pinnacle of small-batch, village-made craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild fruit, cinnamon, dried herbs, and a distinctive savory quality reminiscent of roasted meat with floral and smoky undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and complex with notes of tropical fruit, smoked chili, toasted spice, sweet agave, and an umami-rich depth that sets it entirely apart from conventional mezcals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and layered with lingering smoke, dried fruit, and a haunting savory sweetness that invites reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDel Maguey Pechuga is exceptional sipped neat to honor its complexity, though it elevates a smoky Mezcal Negroni or an Oaxacan Old Fashioned to something truly memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat at room temperature in a wide-mouthed copita to fully open the aromas. 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Rooted in the ancient mezcal-making traditions of Mexico, this spirit carries the spirit of the land in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from mature espadin agave, the most celebrated variety in mezcal production, Melodias de la Luna honors time-honored artisanal methods passed down through generations of Oaxacan distillers. The slow roasting of agave pinas in earthen pits imparts the characteristic depth and complexity that defines great mezcal, while careful fermentation and distillation preserve the agave's natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inviting aromas of roasted agave, gentle smoke, and earthy warmth with hints of dried fruit and subtle floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-balanced interplay of smoky complexity, roasted sweetness, and herbaceous agave character with a touch of citrus brightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and lingering, with warm smoke, gentle spice, and a clean mineral quality that invites the next sip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelodias de la Luna Espadin is a natural fit for a classic Mezcal Negroni, where its smoky depth plays beautifully against bitter botanicals, or a Oaxacan Old Fashioned, letting the agave character take center stage alongside a touch of rich sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to let the aromas open slowly. 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