Del Maguey Wild Papalome Mezcal

Agave Type: Papalometl Region: Mixteca Alta, Oaxaca Maestro Mezcalero: Fernando Caballero CruzProof: 90 Proof, 45 percent ABVTasting Notes: Leather,slate, hints of black olive, meatiness. Amedium long finish of slightly sweetdark dried black cherries followed by earthy, savory mushroom. Details: Named in Nahuatlafter the butterfly (papalotl). Scientific name:agave Cupreata and looks like a giant Tobala.Distillation takes place in a stainless pot with aclay condensor and Carrizo (Mexican bamboo)tube.