Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal (75cl, 40%)

A cristalino reposado mezcal from Contraluz, made from 100% agave in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, and produced by Casa Lumbre. It is rested in oak, then filtered clear through activated charcoal, removing the barrel colour while keeping the cooked-agave core. The result is reposado roundness with mezcal's smoke and savor. Flavours include green agave, citrus and light smoke over vanilla, cedar, honey and dried fruit. It is suggested neat, or in cocktails such as a Cristalino Negroni or a refined mezcal mule, with a few drops of water to open the mineral core.