Mal de Amor Mezcal Tepeztate (75cl, 45%)

Mal de Amor Mezcal Tepeztate is an artesanal joven mezcal made from 100% wild Tepeztate agave (Agave marmorata). The agave can take up to 15 years to reach maturity. It is produced by the Hernández family at Palenque Mal de Amor in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, under maestro mezcalero Armando Hernández. Production follows traditional methods: underground roasting, crushing by horse-drawn tahona, wild fermentation and double distillation in small copper pot stills. It is rested in glass before bottling. The mezcal is bottled at 45% ABV in a 750 ml bottle. On the nose it is mineral and savory, with green pepper and citrus. The palate brings bright citrus over earthy agave depth, a savory herbal thread and gentle smoke. The finish is long and mineral-driven with fading wild-herb notes.