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AGAVE TEQUILA / MEZCAL / RAICILLA

CASCAHUIN MEXICO, JALISCO Tequila Cascahuin is produced in its namesake distillery in El Arenal, Jalisco, MX, in the lowlands of Jalisco (NOM 1123). Distileria Cascahuin, a family establishment, is also home to Siembra Valles tequila. 96PF / 750ML Cascahuin 48 plata is a Tequila with no dilution or filtration bottled at proof, honoring the founder, Salvador Rosales Briseño. Cascahuin Blanco 80PF / 750ML Tequila Cascahuín Blanco is a 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequila, made by Tequilera Cascahuín in El Arenal, Jalisco. Cascahuín is a pre-hispanic name that means “mountain of light” and had been in production since 1904, making it one of the oldest producers in the Valles region. Cascahuin Extra Anejo 86PF / 750ML Extra Anejo is a 16-year process. Starting with 10-year-old Blue Weber Agave from the Valles Region, double distilled and rested in large wooden tanks for 4 years. The spirit is then aged in used American Oak for 2 years. Cascahuin Tahona 84PF / 750ML In search of the historical flavors of Tequila. This product is extracted 100% by Tahona. A prehispanic stone used for many years to crush the agave. DON MATEO DE LA SIERRA MEXICO, MICHOACÁN Don Mateo de la Sierra Alto 92PF / 750ML The name of this semi-wild agave is actually Inaequidens, but locally they call it Alto – due to the fact that it only grows at very high elevations. The plant can take about 12 15 years to mature. Don Mateo de la Sierra Pechuga 90PF / 750ML This recipe is extremely rare, being a Pechuga based on Cenizo instead of Espadin. The recipe comes from Don Emilio’s wife, Dona Maria. She mixes a proprietary blend of fruits and spices, and the animals used are iguana, turkey and venison.

DON & SONS USA, CALIFORNIA Don Sebastiani & Sons is a family-owned company with roots in Sonoma for over a hundred years, with a history of innovation and expressive winemaking. Sourced from premier regions and crafted using traditional methods, the Don & Sons line of spirits appeals to the cocktail drinker and connoisseur alike. Contigo Blanco Tequila 80PF / 750ML Distinctively smooth, crisp palate of lime zest, grapefruit, and tropical flowers. Pure, Authentic roasted agave flavors with a clean, citrus finish. 95 pts The Tasting Panel Magazine El Macho Añejo Tequila 80PF / 750ML 100% Blue Weber agave, harvested at their mature age of 10-12 years old. After discarding the heads and tails, the tequila is twice distilled in Jalisco, and aged for 2 years in freshly emptied American oak whiskey barrels, creating a rich, smooth and complex flavor. Gold Medal Los Angeles Intl Spirits Competition EL DESTILADOR MEXICO Triple distilled, 100% blue agave. Established in 1946 by Senor Enrique Guillermo Newton Alexanderson, it has grown into one of the most respected Tequilerias in the region. Silver 80PF / 1.0L El Destilador is triple distilled 100% pure blue agave tequila. Its pleasant flavor recalls wood and raw agave notes. Tequila Blanco High Proof 99PF / 1.0L High proof Blanco, amazing for cocktails. Exceptional quality, premium tequila. Clean aroma and pleasant flavors of cooked agave and fine wood. Reposado 80PF / 1.0L Aged in fine white oak casks, clean nose, pleasant flavor, full bodied with legs. some parts of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. It’s made by steaming the heart (or piña) of the agave plant in above-ground ovens and then distilling the liquid in copper pots. “This roasting caramelizes the magueys (or agave plants), which gives mezcal a rich, flavorful, savory and smoky taste,” says Steven Olson, global mezcal advocate for Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal. “It is the same way that roasted potatoes become full and flavorful as compared to boiled potatoes, which by contrast are much more neutral.” — townandcountrymag.com

TECHNICALLY ALL TEQUILA IS A TYPE OF MEZCAL, BUT NOT ALL MEZCAL IS A TEQUILA... TEQUILA: must be made in the Tequila region of Mexico. MEZCAL: can be produced anywhere in Mexico, although it’s typically produced in the Oaxaca region. HOW ARE THEY MADE?: Both distilled spirits are made from agave, but tequila must be made from a certain type—blue Weber agave—and it can only be produced in the state of Jalisco and

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