Origen Raiz Chacaleno Mezcal (375 mL)

Born from a project between the Saravia family of Durango and Asís & Don Valentín Cortés of Oaxaca, Origen Raiz is a brand that is committed to a holistic path for the future. From grassland restoration at El Ojo, Durango to community empowerment at Las Quebradas, Durango, to the pursuit of excellence guided by Oaxacan tradition. Origen Raiz delivers this vision via exquisite mezcal and sotol.

Chacaleño, Las Quebradas
LAS QUEBRADAS

Is a mountainous region in northern Durango, Sinaloa and Chihuahua known for the Golden Triangle – a fertile and diverse area that exhibits unique microclimates. The Rancheríera de Don Carlos, or “Rancho Grande,” reaches as high as 1,500 meters. Forests run into plentiful fields of magueys until you reach Don Carlos’ viñata at 800 meters in El Platanar. The terrior of the agave shines bright, but strength in Don Carlos’ character and the love of his family can be felt with each sip of his mezcal.

MAESTRO

Don Carlos Ángulo Ríos

MAGUEY (AGAVE)

Chacaleño (A. Angustifolia)

VILLAGE

El Platanar, Las Quebradas, Durango

OVEN / FUEL

Cylindrical earthen pit / black oak & tepehuaje

MILL

Mechanical

FERMENT

Wild, in ground adobe, 8 days dry, then 8 more with spring water

DISTILLATION

2x in alembic of copper, wood and stainless steel (with bagasso)

NOTES

Aroma – Milk chocolate, phyllo dough, raspberry

Taste – Herbs, pine, walnuts

Texture – Brisk, friendly, tingling

ABV

Varies by batch