Distiller Notes
This agave matures at 15-20 years of age and is the largest of all agaves, occasionally reaching a weight of more than 4,000lbs and its leaves over 14 ft. It is also the same plant that produces 'pulque'. The chalky nose blends nicely with a dry lactose mixed with green fruit on the palate. Minerals and sea salt settle in the mid-palate before moving to a dry, citric finish.
Mezcal Joven or “young” is bottled within two months of distillation without barrel aging and will appear clear, like a Vodka or Gin. Longer barrel aging, with the principal aim to soften and round a spirit’s flavor profile, is often most prized by connoisseurs. However, many die-hard Mezcal enthusiasts insist that oak takes away from the purity of the agave flavors—ranging from earthy and smoky to sweet and floral, often in the same Mezcal—and that Mezcal Joven is the best expression.
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