Ancho Reyes Verde Chile Liqueur (75cl, 40%)

Ancho Reyes Verde is a liqueur made in Puebla, Mexico, from green poblano chiles harvested early while still green and bright. A portion of the chiles are fire-roasted, then mashed and macerated for six months in neutral cane spirit from Veracruz. The harvest is hand-blended by the Maestra Maceradora, rested, and bottled and labelled by hand. Based on a 1927 Puebla recipe from the cantina menjurje tradition, Verde is the fresh, herbaceous side of the Ancho Reyes family. On the nose there are fire-roasted green poblano, charred tropical fruit and a thread of smoke. The palate shows golden roasted pineapple, savoury acidity and bright green chile. The finish is piquant and warming, with sweet, spicy and herbaceous balance.