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Arroqueño

Agave americana oaxacensis

48° 11 years agave Sta. María Sola, Oaxaca

"Ancient & rare"

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Production

Maestro mezcalero Sergio Reyes Argüelles
Palenque Sta. María Sola, Oaxaca
Agave species Agave americana oaxacensis
Agave age 11 years
Distilled April 2023
Still type Clay pot
Crushing method Shredder
Fermentation Montezuma cypress vats
Bottles per plant 8 bottles
ABV 48°
Bottled by Manuel Montaño

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bold and ancient-feeling. Dark dried fruit, raisins, tapenade, damp earth. Long maturity and clay pot character give it a brooding depth.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex. Dried prune, leather, roasted agave, mineral tannin. Age speaks on the palate without shouting.

Finish

Long and drying. Earth and dark fruit persist with a warmth that settles slowly.

How to Serve

Neat. An evening spirit.

Food Pairing

Charcuterie, aged Manchego, braised game.