Wahaka Tepeztate Mezcal

Detailed Description

Crafted from 25 to 30-year old agave Tepeztate by Maestro Mezcalero Alberto Morales, in the heart of San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Wahaka Tepeztate Joven Mezcal is triple distilled to yield smoother, subtler flavors. Expect earthy, fruity, sweet, spicy notes, and yeast flavors followed by sweet and spicy elements.

Wahaka Tepeztate Mezcal Tasting Notes

Nose: Fruit and spice aromas.

Palate: Yeast flavors followed by sweet and spicy notes.

Finish: Bright and earthy on the end, with a spicy kick.

Distillery Information

In the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico, Maestro Alberto Morales — a fifth-generation jomezcalero — is hard at work managing his family’s five stills. The village of San Dionisio, which the Morales’ have called home for nearly 150 years, was founded in 1610 and has sat at the epicenter of mezcal country throughout the spirit’s existence. Morales, who uses sustainable farming techniques and traditional production methods, describes his palenque as “a place of respect and harmony, where no arguments or even bad words can be uttered.”

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