Agua Magica Mezcal (75cl, 40%)

Agua Magica is an artisanal Oaxacan mezcal made as an ensamble of 7-year-old Espadin and 15-year-old Tobala agave. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle by mezcalero Rogelio Juan Hernandez in San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca. The agave roasts in earthen pit ovens, is crushed under a horse-drawn tahona, ferments naturally in open wooden vats, and is double distilled in copper. The brand credits the slow-growing Tobala for the spirit's unusual depth. The nose brings cooked maguey first, with wisps of earthen smoke, ripe banana and roasted almonds, then fresh, smooth citrus, caramel and peach accents, with a slightly salty finish.