Description

  A wonderful small-batch Mezcal bottled by Del Maguey as part of their single village range of Mezcals. This was distilled in San Luis del Rio in Oaxaca and it has a superb flavor. Hand-crafted by the tropical riverbed in the village of San Luis Del Rio where the Red Ant River flows. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Nose of roasted pineapple & bright citrus, palate of mango, cocoa, dried chiles & a touch of salinity, finish of cigar smoke & lots of fruit.  Del Maguey San Luis Del Rio has a spicy, fruity and smoky nose with a high note of citrus. The town of San Luis de Rio is at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet in a narrow valley that has steep slopes full of agave Espadin. The Rio Hormiga Colorada flows through, providing fresh water. Maguey: Espadín Agave: Angustifolia Region: Oaxaca Bottle Size: 750mL ABV: 47%