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This Espadín has a light and zingy feel that flows between tangy citrus and briny olives that lingers long on the palate
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ADDITIONAL INFO
Espadín grows throughout Oaxaca. Our Maestro Mezcalero employs traditional methods for harvest and distillation. Donkeys transport machete cut maguey down to where it’s cooked in an underground earthen oven. An animal powered tahona stone grinds the baked maguey, which is placed in pine barrels for wild yeast fermentation. All of our Mezcal expressions are finished with a double distillation process in small batch copper pots.
Our story begins in San Juan del Rio, a town in Oaxaca where artisanal, small batch mezcal has been made for generations. Pluma Negra is cultivated and distilled by the Hernandez family who have produced Mezcal in the region for nearly 45 years. Our Maestro Mezcalero, Rodolfo Hernandez, is a third generation Mezcalero who uses time honored traditions to create Pluma Negra - animal drawn tahona to crush the maguey, pine barrel fermentation, and double distillation in copper pots. Pluma Negra proudly presents four expressions of Mezcal that embody the essence and complexity of this distinct spirit - deep rich flavors on the palate, and aromas that can be both delicate and robust on the nose - Espadín, and a cocktail Espadín, Tobalá, and Tepeztate.
Produced by Don Rodolfo Hernandez Aguilar and his son Heriberto, the 3rd and 4th generation Mezcaleros produce their artisanal mezcal at an altitude of 4,500 feet from the commanding view of their hilltop Palenque. Don Rodolfo is a Comunero, a community shareholder, of San Juan del Rio in the mountains east of the capital of Oaxaca. He and his family must participate in the town government every 3 years to retain their Comunero status and be eligible to harvest wild agaves on community land. In 2019, it was Don Rodolfo's turn to be sheriff.
Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 4 reviews.
Review topics: [abv, smoke].
"Increible Mezcal, very similar notes to the peatiness of a scotch. My guests are always blown away by it. A must-have for every shelf!"
"I’ve never bought mezcal for myself, but I tried some of this at a party this past weekend and it definitely left an impression! The smokiness was PERFECTLY balanced with the pineapple, lime and simple syrup of my margarita. It’s the same phenomenon of when you put salt on your cookies to bring the sweetness out! Will definitely be trying again to see what other fun creations I can make with it!!"
"If you are an experienced Mezcal connoisseur, you may want to skip this review. I've had mezcal cocktails a few times, but I've never concentrated specifically on the flavors. I mostly drink whiskey, and I found this to have similarities to Islay Scotches. The nose was fruity/ citrus and the smoky tones were in the background. The smoke really came forward on the palate. I tried it in a margarita and also neat. Surprisingly, I preferred it neat. It was an easy sipper once I understood the smoky aspect. The 48% ABV is solid and preferred. I'm thinking I need to try more mezcals now!"
"Best Mezcal I’ve had! I prefer drinking this neat but it could also go well in a margarita or other cocktail. I’ve not tried the Espadín 40 but the 48 is nice and smooth."
Reviewers praise the balanced flavors and smooth finish of this reliable wine. The same agave, and process as the Espadín 40, at a higher proof. Feel the heat without the burn on this crafted and balanced expression. Tangy and ...
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