Ixcateco Papalome Sabores Ancestrales 46.7% 750ml Spirits Distilled From Agave
Description: | History,. Proudly Mexican owned and operated, this one man show is the vision of maestro mezcalero Amando Alvarado Alvarez, who produces micro batches of mezcal in his village of Santa Maria Ixcatln in Oaxaca. The mission is to preserve and extend the indigenous traditions, customs and ancestral techniques of this region and culture and through the production of this mezcal using the areas premium Papalote agaves he produces everything by hand, harvesting in the dry seasons at peak ripeness and fermenting in natural rawhides prior to a double clay pot distillation. The flavors are pure, direct and alive with a distinctive character that is the hallmark of great mezcal. Tasting Notes,. Rawhide sack fermentation is a very old and rustic method, yeilding a variety of funky outcomes, but most commonly a leathery and very dry quality. Clay distillation also comes with it's own very distinct characteristics. Viscous and balanced, the palate has notes of barbecue, vanilla, and cream |
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Price: | $ 109.99 |
Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on December 13, 2023.