Frequently Asked Questions about Hedonistas de la Fe Tepeztate
What does Hedonistas de la Fe Tepeztate taste like?
It offers eucalyptus, floral notes and light smoke on the nose, while the palate is creamy with Calvados-like notes, baking spices and a long, complex finish.
Is it worth it?
Yes – Tepeztate comes from a wild agave that takes a quarter of a century to mature, is produced in a small, family-run palenque in Oaxaca, and this release is limited to just 160 bottles, making it one of the rarest types of Mezcal you can find.
What makes Agave Marmorata special?
It grows wild in rocky terrain and matures more slowly than almost any other agave used for Mezcal, giving it an unusually deep, layered flavour.
How is this Mezcal produced?
The agave is cooked in an underground earth oven, crushed on a stone tahona wheel, fermented in wooden vats with wild yeast, and double-distilled in copper alembic stills.
How should I serve it?
Best enjoyed neat, at room temperature in a small glass, without ice or a mixer, so every nuance comes through.
How should the bottle be stored?
Standing upright, in a cool, dark place, ideally shielded from direct sunlight.
Who is the man behind this Mezcal?
Maestro mezcalero Gerardo "Kaín" Santiago Hernandez, who runs his family's palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
Is it a good gift?
Yes, for the Mezcal lover who already knows the common agave varieties and is ready for something rarer and more complex.
