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Del Maguey - Wild Papalome Mezcal

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Overview

The Papalome agave gets its name from the indigenous Nahuatl for the butterfly (papalot) and looks like a giant Tobalá.This variety of agave grows abundantly in the remote and tropical Mixteca Alta region.There, the maestro palenquero Fernando Caballero Cruz distils it in the traditional style of the village of San Pedro Teozacoalco: in a stainless steel pot with a clay condenser and bamboo tubing.The Wild Papalome Mezcal it’s made for those with a passion for unique experiences and a touch of the wild. From the tropical heart of Mixteca Alta, this mezcal captures the essence of its butterfly-named agave, blending tradition with the beauty of the natural world. Skilled hands of Fernando Caballero Cruz, staying true to San Pedro Teozacoalco's timeless methods, have used both clay and stainless steel to present this liquid art.
Brand
Del Maguey
Size
750ml
ABV
45.00
Country
Mexico
Score
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 - 97 Points
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 - Chairman's Trophy
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 - Top 100 Spirits
Kosher
Unknown

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What people across the internet are saying
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4/5 AI Rating

Del Maguey's Wild Papalome is celebrated among mezcal aficionados as a rare and extraordinary single-village expression, made from the hard-to-find Papalome agave using traditional clay condensers and bamboo tubing. Tasters describe intensely fruity, floral, and earthy notes unlike anything available from more common agave varieties. It's a coveted bottle for serious mezcal collectors seeking genuine wild agave complexity.

*This is an AI-generated summary based on publicly available reviews and discussions.