Lalocura Tepeztate-Espadin Mezcal

Lalocura Tepeztate-Espadin Mezcal is a masterpiece of Ancestral mezcal production crafted by the legendary Maestro Mezcalero Eduardo "Lalo" Ángeles. Produced in the renowned village of Santa Catarina Minas, this exquisite ensamble blends 15-year-old wild Tepeztate with cultivated Espadín. The agave is roasted in an earthen pit, hand-mashed with wooden mallets, naturally fermented in cypress vats, and double-distilled in small clay pots. The clay pot distillation famously softens the sharper, intensely herbal and spicy notes of the wild Tepeztate, harmonizing perfectly with the sweet, roasted fruitiness of the Espadín. The nose is incredibly complex, offering vibrant aromas of roasted jalapeño, green bell pepper, ripe pineapple, and damp earth. On the palate, it delivers rich layers of caramelized agave, soft smoke, tropical fruit, and a distinct clay minerality, culminating in a long, beautifully rounded, and gently peppery finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with rich, complex Mexican dishes such as slow-roasted lamb barbacoa, pork carnitas, or a deeply spiced mole poblano. For lighter fare, it beautifully complements fresh citrus ceviche, blistered shishito peppers, or artisanal dark chocolate with sea salt.