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EL BUHO MEZCAL / HENRY STEELE IMPORTS USA, NEW YORK, BROOKLYN The El Buho mezcal brand, founded in 2010 by Brooklyn based chef TJ Steele, has been exclusively produced by the Jimenez Mendez family, 5th-generation mezcaleros, in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico. El Buho Mezcal Ensamble 100PF / 750ML This Ensamble is crafted from four agave plants; the Arroqueno, the Coyote, the Barril, and the Cuishe. The banana nose is balanced out by a dry, fatty mouth feel. El Buho Mezcal Espadin 92PF / 750ML / 1.0L 100% Espadin agave harvested at maturity from sus tainable and bat-friendly fields. The hand-cut agaves are slowly roasted in a stone pit fire fueled by local oak. The mash is crushed by a horse-powered taho na stone mill and fermented for 3-5 days. After two distillations the mezcal is rested in stainless steel for six months. Best in Category 2017 Spirits of Mexico El Buho Mezcal Espadin Tobala 96PF / 750ML Tobala is a rarer, wild agave form with broader leaves, takes 15 to 20 years to mature generally, expertly blended with the sweeter Espadin. El Buho Mezcal Especial Cuishe 96PF / 750ML Cuishe agave matures for about 12 years, then the agaves are cooked for 4 days with the trunk of the plant, fermented for 6 days and twice distilled in copper stills. El Buho Mezcal Especial Mango Pechuga 96PF / 750ML Approximately 600kg of mango criollo were used to The jabali agave is notorious for being the most difficult agave to work with due to the foam it produces and the lower sugar content. This agave is named after the wild boar because of it’s spikey, curved leaf resemblance to the animal. El Buho Mezcal Pulquero 96PF / 750ML This agave matures at 15-20 years of age and is typically very large floppy leaves and grows to 2 meters high or more. It is also the same plant that produces ‘pulque.’ El Buho Mezcal Tepeztate 96PF / 750ML This tepeztate comes from multiple batches of the rare agave, which grows wild off the mountainsides. The plant ages 25-30 years before harvesting and requires a 3rd distillation due to its low sugar content Bold and complex, the tepeztate’s heavier body relays its intense flavors. make this small batch of mezcal. El Buho Mezcal Especial Jabali 100PF / 750ML

G4 MEXICO, JALISCO Distilled by Master Tequilero Felipe Camarena at his innovative El Pandillo Distillery. G4=Fourth generation tequila producers. Located in the village of Jesus Maria, roughly 7000’ elevation,

i n the Los Altos region of Jalisco. 100% estate grown Blue Weber agaves, grown for 6-8 years in mineral-rich, red clay soil fields adjacent to his distillery. Roasted for 22 hours in masonry ovens, split by an axe, then slowly crushed by “Felipestein”, his mechanical tahona roller, custom built by Felipe from recycled parts. Slowly fermented over 5 days to develop flavor complexity, then distilled twice in copper pot stills. G4 Tequila Anejo 80PF / 750ML Aged for at least 18 months in American Oak bourbon barrels, the G4 Añejo adds a smooth character. Vanilla and agave notes are present in both the aroma and taste. Slight pepper, soft floral tones as well as smoky highlights. G4 Tequila Blanco 80PF / 750ML Nice minerality and forward aroma from rainwater distillation. Silky texture with slight heat. True agave, spicy, peppery, smooth and delicious with nice buttery notes and smoky elements. Complex, but pleasant sipping. G4 Tequila Extra Anejo 80PF / 750ML Aged for at least 3 years in American Oak bourbon barrels, the G4 Extra Añejo tastes provides soft notes of the blanco. Remarkably smooth, soft oakiness with leading vanilla aroma, citrus notes, hints of floral, dark berries and pure agave flavor. G4 Tequila Extra Anejo 55 Month 90PF / 750ML Limited Edition, aged 55 months in used American white oak bourbon barrels. A blend of four barrels, less than 800 bottles were made worldwide, all signed by Felipe Camarena. G4 Tequila Reposado 80PF / 750ML Aged for at least 6 months in American Oak bourbon barrels, the “rested” tequila – G4 Reposado builds on the character of the blanco, but adds to the aroma hints of peach and licorice, with a small hints of grapefruit and lighter pepper in the tasting.

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