Maestro ‘Tucho’
Cosme Hernández
Fifth generation of mezcaleros.
~ 20 years of experience in artisanal mezcal production.
Also does a stunning mezcal made from a local variety of agave americana
Maguey ‘Jabalí’
Artisanal / Mezcal Blanco
100% Agave / A. Convallis
50.1% Alc.Vol. / 750mL
Limited production
Aroma: Spices and dried chiles.
Flavors: Meaty, notes of overripe fruits.
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. Tucho’s palenque is conveniently located nearby a natural spring, overlooking a pretty mountain range.
Yearly production under ~ 10,000 L
PRODUCTION PROCESS
COOKING
Agave roasting pit
MILLING
Crushed by ‘tahona’ stone
FERMENTATION
Oak wood vats
DISTILLATION
Traditional copper alembic
Maguey 'Jabalí'
Agave convallis
Another endemic variety of agave from Oaxaca. Sparsely distributed. Mostly found in the wild.
Yields ~ 1L of mezcal per 30 kgs of Agave, ~ 10 to 14 years life cycle / maturity.