Founded in 2003, Del Amigo is the family-owned brand of maestro mezcalero Enrique Jiménez of Fidencio Mezcal. For this expression, Enrique uses a unique approach cooking half the estate grown agave using radiant heat for neutral flavor, while pit roasting the other half, offering extraordinary taste for an exceptional value. 

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MAESTRO Enrique Jiménez

 

MAGUEY A. Angustifolia (Espadín) - Estate Grown - Puro Capon

 

VILLAGE Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca

 

OVEN/FUEL 50% Earthen pit with volcanic rock / black oak, 50% Dry radiant heat

 

MILL 50%Tahona 50% Roller mill

 

FERMENT Wild fermented, pine vats

 

DISTILLATION 2X 500 liter alembic of copper

 

NOTES 

Aroma – Roasted agave, citrus

Taste – subtle smoke, black pepper, mineral

Texture – Rich, medium body, clean

 

UPC 638029563888

ABV 43%

1L​​ & 50ML