Mezcal Derrumbes Oaxaca

A joven mezcal from Oaxaca, made from 100% Espadín agave and produced using traditional methods by mezcaleros in the rural highlands. The agave is pit-roasted with oak, crushed with a stone tahona, fermented in open-air wooden vats and double distilled in copper stills. It is certified as Mezcal Artesanal with Denominación de Origen Protegida. Best served neat in a copita, or used in mezcal cocktails. It pairs with barbecued meats, mole and aged cheeses. Aroma: roasted agave, smoke, citrus peel and herbal freshness. Palate: oak smoke, earthy agave, black pepper and subtle fruit. Finish: long and smoky, with balanced minerality and warmth.