Mezonte Durango Tepe Antonio Flores Mezcal

An exceptional traditional agave spirit bottled under Mezonte, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural, biological, and artisanal heritage of agave spirits across Mexico. Crafted manually by Maestro Mezcalero Antonio Flores in Durango using wild Maguey Masparillo (locally known as "Tepe"), the agaves are harvested after maturing for 8 to 10 years. The agave hearts are pit-roasted underground, crushed by hand, naturally fermented with ambient wild yeasts, and distilled using traditional small-scale stills to yield a deeply authentic and small-batch spirit.

Food Pairing: Roasted meats, braised pork carnitas, dark chocolate desserts, aged manchego cheese, and rich mole.

Tasting Notes : Clear with a rich, silky texture, displaying a complex and vibrant profile that uniquely bridges sweet fruit, herbal nuances, and a subtle industrial/mineral complexity.

Nose : Highly expressive with notes of fresh cooked agave, juicy fruit, sweet herbs, Douglas fir, wild lime, walnut oil, and subtle undertones of smoke and mineral solvent.

Palate : Rich, smooth, and full of character, featuring sweet cooked agave, cacao fruit, juicy fruit flavors, fresh herbs, light pine, and a subtle hint of smoke and earthy minerals.

Finish : Long, warm, and lingering with persistent notes of sweet wild agave, light pepper spice, herbal dry tones, and soft smoke.

Serve : Served neat at room temperature in a traditional copita, jícara, or glass snifter to allow its full aromatic complexity to open up.