Creyente Mezcal Añejo Cristalino (75cl, 40%)

Creyente Mezcal Añejo Cristalino is a charcoal-filtered añejo mezcal from Oaxaca, produced by Proximo Spirits. It blends Espadín and Cuishe agave from the Valles Centrales and Sierra Sur, with piñas roasted in underground pit ovens, crushed with a tahona stone wheel and double-distilled in copper pot stills. After ageing in new American oak casks, proprietary filtration removes the amber colour while retaining barrel depth. The nose shows roasted agave, toasted oak, warm vanilla, pit-oven smoke, citrus zest and dried herbs. The palate is velvety, with vanilla, caramel, roasted agave, dark chocolate, baking spice and gentle smoke, plus tropical fruit. The finish is medium, smooth and polished, with oak, white pepper and smoked vanilla.