Santo de Piedra Mezcal Espadín 70cl

From mezcalreviews.com GreenspointTexas

'Def get a smoothness that usually isn't present in wilder agaves. Like others have said, very mineral, clean, slightly sweet and floral. Not much smoke, almost borders on a complex blanco tequila.'

Mezcales are normally bottled at still strength and can be very alcoholic indeed. Tequilas on the other hand are legally required to have an ABV of 40%, to achieve this a little bit of water is added. Santo de Piedra Espadín Mezcal has demineralised water added to bring the ABV down to 40% which achieves consistency in alcohol, flavour and mouthfeel. It's a little bit like adding water to whisky, it lengthens the flavours and makes for a very smooth enjoyable experience. We think this mezcal is just delicious.

NOM: 0493 x

Aroma: wet stone after the rain, forest

Palate: very mineral, clean, slightly sweet and floral, mild smoke, smooth and elegant

Good for: sipping

Interesting fact: the bottle is made of recycled glass

Maguey (Agave): espadín (Agave angustifolia), 8-10 year old

Region: San Luis del Río, a small village located in the borderlands between the Southern Mountains of Oaxaca and the Tehuantepec Isthmus

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Fermentation: in oak vats

Still type: copper

ABV: 40%