On the steep, rocky cliffsides of Oaxaca grows the Tepeztate agave, with its erratic leaf pattern – one of the most demanding agaves to find. The reward is a mezcal with a powerful, floral character.
Expert Description
Bozal Mezcal Single Maguey Tepeztate is a Mexican Joven Mezcal from Oaxaca, made from 100% wild Marmorata agave and bottled at 49%.
Bozal Mezcal sources this Tepeztate from the pueblo area of Santa Ana del Rio in Oaxaca. Tepeztate is a subspecies of Agave marmorata, known for its distinctly erratic leaf structure, and the plant thrives best on steep, rocky cliffsides. Near the end of its life cycle, the agave sends up a tall flowering stalk, a quiote, which blooms a rich yellow before the plant sets seed and withers. The agave is cooked in earthen pit ovens, crushed by a stone tahona wheel, and fermented in the open air with natural yeast before being double-distilled in copper pot stills.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Herbaceous, with wet stone, grapefruit zest, orange blossom and pine.
Palate
Floral notes and white pepper, carried by a clear mineral character.
Finish
Spiced and lingering, with a touch of minerals.
Specifications
Name: Bozal Mezcal Single Maguey Tepeztate
Distillery: Bozal Mezcal
Region/Country: Oaxaca, Mexico
Type: Mexican Joven Mezcal, Single Maguey Tepeztate (Agave Marmorata)
ABV: 49%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 856442005789
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed neat, at room temperature, in a small copita – try it with a slice of orange and a pinch of sal de gusano, as is traditional in Oaxaca.
Flavour Profile
Floral · Mineral · Spiced · Herbaceous
Did You Know?
Did you know that before it dies, the Tepeztate agave sends up a tall flowering stalk, a quiote, which blooms a rich yellow before the plant sets seed and withers?
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