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AGAVE MEZCAL

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 Aciano (Tepe) 98PF / 200ML Produced by 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 with wooden mallets and distilled in clay pots. Mezonte Candido 90PF / 200ML The community of Loma de Guadalupe where Candido Romero lives is recognized for the growth of the Ixtero Amarillo maguey, representative of the southern region of Jalisco. Cande works with agaves “capones” that can reach up to 16 years. Mezonte “Japo,” Jalisco 94PF / 200ML / 750ML Mezonte Japo is produced by Hildegardo Joya “Japo” in Cabo Corrientes. His mezcales (also called raicilla) are elaborated with endemic agaves that grow 12 – 25 years. Tropical in every way. Experience the intense taste of long-roasted agave, notes of papaya, mango, and a caress of ocean mist. Mezonte Lorenzo Virgen 94PF / 200ML 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 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 “Teodoro,” Oaxaca 96PF / 750ML Miahuatlán is possibly one of the most important traditional regions of mezcal production in Oaxaca. Teodoro Garcia, originally from this Miahuatlán, has his own palenque to make mezcal. He is perhaps one of the few Oaxacan producers that still respect the original flavors of the plant. Made from Bicuixe & Espadín agave, extracted with tahona and distilled in a Copper Alambique. Mezonte Tepe 100PF / 200ML / 750ML Produced by Aciano Mendoza from the Tepehuano community in 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. with copper and Parota wood. Mezonte Santos Juarez 94PF / 750ML

NACIONAL MEXICO, OAXACA Mezcal Nacional is dedicated to the times that are no more and commemorates important events in Mexico’s past. Mezcal Nacional is expertly crafted from sustainably harvested agaves to produce truly premium mezcales that are complex, elegant, and perfectly suited not only to remember our history, but to help you remember the events that matter most to you. Nacional Mezcal 1931 102PF / 750ML Mezcal Nacional 1931 is produced from wild agave tobalá, among the most prized of the agaves. Agave tobalá yields Mezcal Nacional 1931, a complex and elegant mezcal, and a worthy tribute to Oaxaca and its people. In 1931, Oaxaca was shaken by a devastating earthquake. Although much of Oaxaca was destroyed, its people were never defeated. Mezcal Nacional 1931 was created as a tribute to the great people of Oaxaca who lost much in 1931, but who never lost the courage, hope, and Mezcal Nacional 1938 is an ensamble produced from wild agave cirial and cultivated agave espadín. Ensambles require extra care as they are produced by combining an optimum ratio of cirial and espadín piñas prior to cooking, crushing, fermentation, and distillation. The maestro meszcalero must carefully pre-determine the optimum ratio of agave varieties to yield the best possible ensamble, a closely guarded secret. This process produces an approachable, well-balanced, and truly flavorful mezcal that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning of palates. Nacional Mezcal 1943 91.6PF / 750ML Mezcal Nacional 1943 is produced from wild and cultivated agave cupreata, among the most prized of the agaves. Agave cupreata, in the right hands can yield a delicate and flavorful mezcal, a worthy tribute to Michoacán and its people. In 1943, Michoacán was witness to the incredible power of volcanoes. That year, the Parícutin volcano surged suddenly from a cornfield. In the end, two towns were completely buried by lava, leaving only the church towers rising dramatically above the hardened lava. Mezcal Nacional 1943 is produced from wild and cultivated agave cupreata, among the most prized of the agaves. Agave cupreata, in the right hands can yield a delicate and flavorful mezcal, a worthy tribute to Michoacán and its people. 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 determination to persevere. Nacional Mezcal 1938 92.4PF / 750ML

seed and regenerate their population. Ultramundo Mezcal Lamparillo 94PF / 750ML

Ultramundo is produced using wild Lamparillo agave. Each plant reaches maturity btw 15 to 20 years of age. Artisanal production, using the traditional techniques from the Durango region, producing an incredibly pleasing flavor profile.

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