Description

An ode to Mayan “Blache,” an ancient drink of fermented honey and bark. This version (pronounced “ish-ta-ben-toon“) is made with only Yucatecan honey and green anise. This one pours thick and syrupy like a real liqueur. Anise is clear on the nose, so sharp it’s almost like black pepper in the nostrils. That syrupy character is a tough one to push past. It really is like sipping on slightly watered-down syrup, to the point where you can visibly see ripples in the glass when you pour it. Again, sweetened anise is the name of the game, giving this a candylike licorice character that tastes perfectly pleasant, though the texture makes things quite medicinal. Rich with honey and weighty on the tongue, it's sweet on its own but beautiful in cocktails. The warm, funky honey-and-spice profile is a darling among the mixology set, who often mix it with Tequila and other spirits. Traditionally it is served straight, chilled, or with ice. It can also be served with coffee, or coffee and equal parts tequila. Mix with tequila and lime to make a "Maya margarita". Bottle Size 750mL ABV: 30%