El Rey Zapoteco - Pechuga - Angustifolia - 45%
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El Rey Zapoteco is an exceptional artisanal Mezcal, passionately crafted by the second generation of the Hernandez family in Matatlán, in the iconic Oaxaca region of Mexico. Each bottle embodies ancestral know-how passed down through generations, with meticulous attention at every step, from the careful cultivation of the maguey agave to bottling, to offer a product of rare quality.
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The production process begins with harvesting the leaves and roots when the agave reaches full maturity, ranging from 8 to 30 years depending on the species, keeping only the precious heart called "piña" (meaning pineapple in Spanish, due to its shape). The piñas are then cut into pieces and slowly cooked in a natural underground oven, combining wood and stone, for 4 to 7 days depending on the quantity of agaves. After cooking, the pieces are crushed in a "metate", a stone mill pulled by a horse, which gently extracts the agave juice. The resulting pulp is placed in wooden vats, then naturally fermented thanks to indigenous yeasts, giving the future Mezcal a unique complexity and authenticity.
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The fermented liquid, called "tepache", is then distilled twice in traditional copper stills, ensuring purity and finesse. Sometimes, this Mezcal continues its aging by resting several months in selected oak barrels, revealing deep and delicate aromas. To perfect its purity, the Mezcal returns to the stills, the "guardianes", where it is purified by removing any residual water, thus ensuring an exceptional product.
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This exceptional Mezcal is made from the Espadín agave, famous for its intense aromatic qualities. Its uniqueness lies in a unique ancestral tradition during the second distillation: the addition of two turkey breasts (pechuga), as well as local seasonal fruits, nuts, walnuts, and almonds into the still. This ritual gives this Mezcal deliciously complex aromas and flavors, blending spicy, fruity, and woody notes that captivate the most demanding enthusiasts. Barrel aging intensifies this aromatic richness, offering an unforgettable sensory journey for refined palates.
