Koch El Mezcal Ancestral Tobalá Jayacatlán (75cl, 47%)

An ancestral mezcal made from wild Tobalá agave harvested at 9 to 12 years of age. It is produced by Maestro Israel Palestino Cruz in San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán, in Oaxaca's Valles Centrales region. The Ancestral designation means no machines were used: the cooked agave is mashed by hand and distillation takes place in traditional clay pot stills known as Barro de Olla. The mezcal is double distilled in clay pots, with the final alcohol content adjusted using puntas y colas. It is a smoky, earthy, mineral-driven Tobalá with agave fruit on the finish, plus earthy and herbal aromas, roasted agave, green herbs, subtle smokiness, sweet fruity agave notes, herbal undertones, peppery spice and a long, contemplative finish.