El Buho Mezcal Artesanal Espadin
About El Buho Mezcal Artesanal Espadin
Spanish for the ‘sword’ the Espadin agave has long been cultivated due to its vitality, high sugar content and short lifecycle. These agaves mature around 7 to 10 years in age, which is one of the shortest maturation cycles of the 30 species commonly used to make mezcal.
Tasting Notes for El Buho Mezcal Artesanal Espadin
On the nose a light roast and smoke. Medium in body with pronounced notes of caramel, red apple and coffee.
Suggested Serves
Great to sip neat on any occasion or to be used as a base for cocktails. Goes great with beers, especially porters and stouts.
Production Notes
Scientific Name: Agave Angustifolia Agave
Source: Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca
Agave Cook~ 7 days stone oven
Fermentation: 10 days in pine vats
Yeast: Wild
Mash: Horse-drawn tahona
Distillation: 2x in copper stills
Aging: none
Maestro Mezcalero: Octavio Jimenez Monterroza
375ml & 86 Proof
