Maestro ‘Leo’
A. Hernández
Fifth generation of mezcaleros.
~ 20 years of experience in artisanal mezcal production.
Also produces amazing mezcals from ‘cuishe’ & ‘coyote’
Maguey ‘Espadín’
Artisanal / Mezcal Blanco
100% Agave / A. Angustifolia
50.1% Alc.Vol. / 750mL
Limited production
Aroma: Hints of lemon grass and fresh herbs
Flavors: Caramelized fruit and notes of citrus
San Baltazar Guelavila,
OAXACA
Nestled in the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur, southwest Mexico.
16.8°N 96.31°W – 1607 meters above sea level
Temp.: NH 29.3° (max. 39.5°), Avg 21.3°, NL 13.2° (min. 5.6°)
Precipitation: 753 mm
‘Palenque’
Common name for an artisanal mezcal facility in Oaxaca. This one has a splendid location with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Yearly production under ~ 12,000 L
PRODUCTION PROCESS
COOKING
Agave roasting pit
MILLING
Crushed by stone ‘tahona’
FERMENTATION
Natural. Oak wood vats
DISTILLATION
Copper alembic still
Maguey 'Espadín'
Agave Angustifolia
The agave species with the largest distribution of all, it is also extensively cultivated for mezcal in Oaxaca.
Yields ~ 1L of mezcal per 10 kgs of Agave, ~ 6 to 8 years life cycle / maturity.