Distiller Notes
Tough, fibrous, dry and rough on the surface, Lamparillo is a wild variety of Agave asperrima that grows in arid conditions. Its name translates to "rough," which is befitting considering it thrives in the driest parts of Nombre de Dios and Poanas and in the Cuencamé Desert. Distilled in copper, this Mezcal has a very clean texture and an earthy flavor profile reminiscent of carob and cacao.
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.