On steep rocky cliffs in Oaxaca grows an agave so slow to mature it barely fits within a human lifetime. When it is finally harvested, that long wait echoes in every glass.
Expert Description
Topanito Mezcal Tepeztate Blanco is a 100% Tepeztate Mexican Mezcal Artesanal bottled at 49%.
The mezcal is part of Topanito's Wild Series, in which the German spirits house Perola highlights rare, wild-growing agave varieties. Tepeztate belongs to the Marmorata agave family, named for its characteristic marbling, and can take up to 30-35 years to mature on steep hillsides and rocky cliffs, often surrounded by wild herbs. The agave has a low sugar content, meaning far more raw agave is needed per litre of mezcal than for, say, Espadín. The agave hearts are processed by mezcaleros at the Amantes de lo Ajeno distillery in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, roasted in earthen pits, crushed on a tahona stone mill and double distilled in copper alembic stills.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Green and fruity with green mango, green chilli, kiwi and cucumber.
Palate
Creamy texture with passion fruit, lime and a spicy lift of cayenne pepper.
Finish
Light and pleasantly spicy, with a lingering chilli warmth.
Specifications
Name: Topanito Mezcal Tepeztate Blanco
Distillery: Topanito
Region/Country: Oaxaca, Mexico
Type: 100% Tepeztate Mexican Mezcal Artesanal
ABV: 49%
Size: 70 CL
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed neat, but also works as a fresh, funky base in agave drinks.
Flavour Profile
Green Mango · Kiwi · Passion Fruit · Cayenne Pepper
Did You Know?
Did you know that it takes up to 60-180 kilos of roasted agave to produce just one litre of Tepeztate mezcal, while Espadín mezcal needs only 10-20 kilos?
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