PALOMO ESPADÍN MEZCAL
PRODUCT PROFILE
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Brand: Palomo
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Expression: Espadín
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Category: Artisanal Mezcal
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Class: Joven
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Agave: Agave angustifolia Haw. (Espadín)
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Agave Maturity: 9 years
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Master Mezcalero: Carlos Méndez Blas
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Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Alcohol: 46% ABV
PRODUCTION PROCESS
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Cooking: Agave is cooked for 5 days in a traditional underground conical pit oven using hot stones and a blend of oak and pine firewood.
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Milling: The cooked agave is hand-cut with an axe or machete and crushed using a horse-drawn tahona stone.
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Fermentation: Natural fermentation in traditional wooden vats using ambient wild yeasts, with the agave fibers retained during fermentation.
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Distillation: Distilled in a traditional copper still.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Crystal clear and brilliant, reflecting the youthful character of the mezcal.
Nose
Intense aromas of cooked agave, accompanied by fresh herbal notes, bright citrus nuances, and a balanced smoky character layered with earthy undertones.
Palate
Round and full-bodied, confirming the cooked-agave character with subtle mineral notes, delicate oak nuances, and a remarkably clean herbal profile.
OVERALL PROFILE
Palomo Espadín Mezcal is a distinctive Artisanal Joven Mezcal crafted from 9-year-old Espadín agave in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Traditional pit cooking, horse-drawn tahona milling, natural wild fermentation, and copper-pot distillation create a balanced expression that combines cooked agave, smoke, citrus, herbal freshness, mineral nuances, and earthy depth.
