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Detailed Description
Florencio Carlos Sarmiento and his sons handcraft this mezcal in the village of Santa Catarina Minas. And when we say handcraft, we mean it. After the agave roasts in the ground, they are removed and crushed…by hand using a large wooden mallets. After natural, wild fermentation, it is distilled in a clay pot still.
Del Maguey Minero Mezcal Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel and floral notes, with figs and agave.
Palate: Vanilla sweetness, blended with green fruits and bursts of citrus.
Finish: Lingering with a hint of smoke and more caramel fruitiness.
Distillery Information
Del Maguey (pronounced ma–gay) Single Village Mezcal was founded in 1995, and they’ve been one of the most innovative and trail-blazing international spirits brands since. Their founder, Ron Cooper, is largely credited for the current growing popularity of Mezcal on the international market. His dedication to Mezcal and the country of Mexico, where Del Maguey is produced, has helped to dispel many of the worm-in-bottle and other negative stereotypes that surrounded Mezcal for years.