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The agaves were cooked underground for 2 days, crushed by hand using wooden mallets, fermented for 6 days in wooden vats, and double distilled in clay pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connect Logistics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840880771302,"sku":"847851","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3759\/5545\/files\/46490.jpg?v=1753126651"},{"product_id":"el-jolgorio-arroqueno-ancestral","title":"El Jolgorio Arroqueno Ancestral Mezcal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Jolgorio Arroqueno is made from semi-wild Maguey Arroqueno (Agave americana). Typically, this agave can take up to 20 years to mature, before it is pit roasted in a traditional fashion. Given the length of time needed to grow this elegant agave, sustainability of Arroqueño has become a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately, El Jolgorio only makes this mezcal in small batches so they can keep the production sustainable while conserving younger wild agave plants. Starting in 2016 (Edition 05), the yearly releases of this mezcal are packaged in black glass bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connect Logistics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840907935974,"sku":"876003","price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3759\/5545\/files\/876003.jpg?v=1753215633"},{"product_id":"mitre-ancestral-mezcal","title":"Mitre Ancestral Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitre Ancestral is a joven mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, made from 100% Espadín agave and bottled at 45% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It belongs to the ancestral category of mezcal: according to the producer it is double-distilled in clay pots, a traditional method to which it credits the spirit's complex, earthy and aromatic profile, and it is made in limited batches. The producer describes a warm, mineral-rich entry and a deep body with smoke, wet earth, cocoa and dried fruits, followed by a long, evolving finish. The amber-tinted sculpted glass bottle carries a red oval label reading Mezcal Ancestral, 100% Maguey Espadín, Joven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and mineral-rich, with smoke, wet earth, cocoa and dried fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant and evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat at room temperature in a mezcal sipping glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connect Logistics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43853012664550,"sku":"887780","price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3759\/5545\/files\/887780MitreAncestral.jpg?v=1753126775"},{"product_id":"alipus-mezcal-san-miguel-xx-anniversario","title":"Alipus San Miguel XX Aniversario Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted in San Miguel Sola de Vega, Oaxaca, Mexico, by master mezcalero Don Leonardo Rojas, Alipús San Miguel XX Aniversario is a special commemorative, limited-edition mezcal ancestral celebrating two decades of Alipús highlighting traditional Oaxacan village distillates. Produced using a blend of estate-grown Espadín and wild Arroqueño agave, the mature piñas are wood-fired in traditional underground stone pit ovens, hand-crushed using wooden mallets in wooden tubs (canoas), and fermented with wild yeasts in oak vats. True to the ancestral distillation methods of Sola de Vega, the spirit is double-distilled in clay pot stills (ollas de barro) with bamboo condenser tubes, yielding an exceptionally complex, rustic profile with deep mineral, earthy smoke, and herbal complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Slow-cooked Oaxacan mole negro, grilled lamb chops, roasted pork carnitas, aged Manchego cheese, dark chocolate with sea salt, or grilled octopus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Crystal clear in appearance with brilliant clarity, a rich medium-to-full body, and slow-dripping, viscous legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, earthy, and complex, opening with subtle wood smoke, cooked agave, and wet clay minerality, backed by wild mint, roasted herbs, cocoa nibs, and sweet citrus zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep, velvety, and textural on the palate, featuring sweet caramelized agave, dark chocolate, and terracotta earthiness upfront before unfolding into layers of dried fruit, green herbs, gentle smoke, and cracked black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long, warm, and lingering with notes of sweet agave nectar, lingering clay minerality, herbal spice, and a gentle, delicate smoke finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eServe:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy neat at room temperature in a traditional clay copita or a Glencairn glass to allow the complex ancestral clay-distilled aromas to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connect Logistics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43862075179238,"sku":"852374","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3759\/5545\/files\/alipus-san-miguel-xx-aniversario-mezcal-ancestral-tobala-750ml-bottle.jpg?v=1794425647"},{"product_id":"mezcal-de-leyendas-coyote","title":"Mezcal de Leyendas Maguey Coyote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLeyendas Maguey Coyote is made with \u003cem\u003eAgave americana oaxacensis\u003c\/em\u003e in Sola de Vega, Oaxaca. Maestro Mezcalero Ángel Cruz Robles is a fifth generation mezcalero who has been producing on his own for over 10 years. He works with several different agave and distills in clay pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connect Logistics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43882201972966,"sku":"847398","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3759\/5545\/files\/leyenda-coyote-mezcal.jpg?v=1753126366"},{"product_id":"bozal-barril","title":"Bozal Barril Mezcal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slight sweetness is evident on the unctuous palate with flavors of agave, honey and river stone, finishing with a floral aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thick-foliaged, wild agave, often used as fencing to divide land in Oaxaca, intensifies the complexity of this mezcal. As citrus and floral notes arise, hints of green peppers compliment the nose. 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Made from 100% estate-grown Espadín agave (\u003ci\u003eAgave angustifolia\u003c\/i\u003e), the mature piñas are slow-cooked in traditional underground conical stone pits fueled by oak wood, hand-crushed using heavy wooden mallets (\u003ci\u003emazos\u003c\/i\u003e) in wooden troughs, and open-fermented in pine wood tubs with natural wild airborne yeasts. True to the ancestral method, the spirit undergoes a second distillation in traditional clay pot stills (\u003ci\u003eollas de barro\u003c\/i\u003e) with bamboo condenser tubes, during which a cut of premium Japanese Wagyu beef is suspended inside the clay pot. The rising alcohol vapors cook the meat, allowing rich, savory fats and Umami oils to drop into the spirit, creating an exceptionally silky, mouth-coating texture with deep earthy minerality, savory complexity, and delicate wood smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pan-seared Wagyu ribeye steak, slow-cooked Oaxacan mole negro, roasted duck breast, smoked beef brisket, aged Manchego cheese, or dark chocolate with sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Crystal clear with a brilliant coat in appearance, a rich, viscous medium-to-full body, and slow, heavy tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Intensely savory and aromatic, opening with sweet cooked agave, damp clay minerality, and roasted beef fat undertones, accompanied by soft mesquite smoke, cracked white pepper, light herbal tea, and subtle cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Velvety, lush, and deeply mouth-coating on the palate, featuring caramelized agave nectar, savory umami notes, and terracotta earthiness upfront before unfolding into soft oak smoke, black pepper, gentle baking spice, and a rich, buttery texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long, warm, and exceptionally smooth with lingering notes of sweet agave, delicate clay earthiness, savory meat spices, and a long mineral warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eServe:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy neat at room temperature in a traditional clay copita or Glencairn glass to allow the extraordinary savory depth and clay-distilled textures to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BSW Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46394910769382,"sku":"126073","price":360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3759\/5545\/files\/Paquera_Wagyu_Ancestral_Mezcal.jpg?v=1789931362"},{"product_id":"paquera-cuishe-ancestral","title":"Paquera Cuishe Ancestral","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Ejutla de Crespo, Oaxaca, Mexico, Paquera Cuishe Ancestral is an exceptional, small-batch mezcal ancestral produced by master mezcalero Francisco Javier Perez Cruz. 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