Montelobos Mezcal Tobala (75cl, 46.8%)

Montelobos Mezcal Tobala is a small-batch, copper pot-distilled mezcal made from 100% organic cultivated Tobalá agave, bottled at 46.8% ABV. The Tobalá agave is sourced from the Alva family in Puebla, cultivated for over 15 years without pesticides or herbicides. Piñas are roasted in an underground fire pit lined with volcanic stone for five to seven days, then hand-cut and processed through a mechanical shredder mill. Natural fermentation takes place in open-air pine vats before the liquid is twice distilled in small-batch copper pot stills. The aroma opens with smoky earthiness, followed by floral and herbal layers, lemon zest, green pepper and ripe pear. The palate is bright with citrus and basil, shifting toward roasted fig, macadamia and truffle, with sweet and savory interplay. The finish is long and textured, with dried fruits, leather, baked apple and confit, and lingering minerality.