The Sierra Volcanes region of southern Jalisco is home to the oldest known traditions of distillation in Mexico. Maestro Arturo Campos uses clay pot stills, stone pit fermenters, and Maguey Cenizo Gigante to deliver a curiosity driving sensory experience.
TABERNERO Don Arturo Campos
MAGUEY A. Angustifolia spp. (Cenizo Gigante)
VILLAGE San Juan Espanatica, Tuxpan, Sierra Sur de Jalisco
OVEN/FUEL Earth pit with volcanic rock / oak
MILL Hand chopped with machete before pass through shredder
FERMENT Stone bath in ground, wild yeast
DISTILLATION 2 X Clay pot, Philippine style
NOTES
Aroma – Blackberry, blueberry, cooked agave
Taste – Green apple, smoke, pomegranate
Texture – Fresh and fruity, long dry finish
UPC 799599687708
ABV 45-48
750ml/200ml