Maestro ‘Gil’
Fourth generation mezcalero.
~ 20 years of experience in artisanal mezcal production.
Also produces great mezcals of local agave varieties ‘masparillo’ & ‘cenizo’
Maguey ‘Verde’
Artisanal / Mezcal Blanco
100% Agave / A. Scabra
48.2% Alc.Vol. / 750mL
Limited production
Aroma: Dried herbs like alfalfa and hay.
Flavors: Well balanced, rich minerality.
Nombre de Dios,
DURANGO
Located in the semidesertic Altiplano duranguense, northwest Mexico.
23.85°N 104.25°W – 1731 meters above sea level
Temp.: NH 25.8° (max. 37.5°), Avg 16.3°, NL 6.7° (min. -2.4°)
Precipitation: 450 mm
‘Vinata’
Common name for an artisanal facility producing both mezcal & sotol in northern México.
Yearly production under ~ 10,000 L
PRODUCTION PROCESS
COOKING
Agave roasting pit
MILLING
Mechanical grinder
FERMENTATION
Oak wood vats
DISTILLATION
Mix alembic (Copper + Wood)
Maguey 'Verde'
Agave scabra
One of the most widely distributed agaves in Mexico, yet seldom used in mezcal production, due to its low yield & difficulties in handling.
Yields ~ 1L of mezcal per 25 kgs of Agave, ~ 10 to 12 years life cycle / maturity.