Mezcal de Leyendas – Oaxaca – Maguey Mexicano (Agave Rhodacantha)
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Maguey Mexicano (Agave Rhodacantha), Oaxaca, 47.9% ABV, Mezcal Artesanal
Maestro Mezcalero: “Don Francisco” Francisco García León
– Fourth generation of mezcaleros.
– 40+ years of experience in artisanal mezcal production.
– Also produces amazing mezcals from Cuishe & Coyote
Miahuatlán, Oaxaca
– Sierra Madre del Sur, southwest Mexico.
– 16.33°N 96.6°W – 1554 meters above sea level
– Temp.: NH 27.3° (max. 35.3°), Avg 19.6°, NL 11.8° (min. 4.3°)
– Precipitation: 583 mm
“Palenque”
– Common name for an artisanal mezcal facility in Oaxaca. This one has a splendid location with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains
Agave Rhodacantha
– Grown for 10-14 years
– 5.5-8.5 ft tall
– Less than 1% of certified Mezcal is made with A. Rhodacantha
– 20-25K A. Rhodacantha = 1L Mezcal
Yearly production: under 8,000 L
COOKING: Agave roasting pit
MILLING: Tahona crushed
FERMENTATION: Oak wood vats
DISTILLATION: Traditional copper alembic
Aromas/Flavors: Fresh herbs like epazote and rue, lightly spiced, rich mouthfeel, mesquite smoke finish.
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