Se Busca Reposado Mezcal Artesanal

Crafted in San Juan del Río, Oaxaca, Mexico, Se Busca Reposado is a premium aged artisanal mezcal produced by maestras mezcaleras Rodolfo and Mary Lopez Cerna. Named in honor of the women who fought in the Mexican Revolution (the Soldaderas), this expression strikes a refined balance between raw agave energy and gentle wood influence. Made from 100% estate-grown Espadín agave (Agave angustifolia) that matures for 7 to 9 years, the piñas are slow-cooked in traditional underground conical stone pit ovens fueled by oak and mesquite wood, crushed using a horse-drawn stone tahona wheel, and open-fermented in pine wood tubs with natural airborne yeasts. Double-distilled in classic copper pot stills, the distillate is rested for 10 months in French oak barrels. This moderate maturation rounds off the sharper notes of smoke, adding gentle layers of vanilla, toasted coconut, and sweet spice while retaining the bright, herbaceous core of the agave.

Food Pairing: Roasted pork tenderloin, grilled chicken mole, pan-seared duck breast, aged Gouda or Manchego cheese, roasted squash, or dark chocolate with almonds.

Tasting Notes: Bright straw-gold in appearance with brilliant clarity, a smooth medium-to-full body, and slow, silky tears.

Nose: Elegant and warm, opening with sweet cooked agave, vanilla, and toasted coconut, supported by soft mesquite smoke, dried orange peel, light oak, and subtle nutmeg.

Palate: Smooth, round, and well-balanced on the palate, featuring caramelized agave nectar, butterscotch, and warm baking spices upfront before unfolding into soft wood smoke, toasted oak, cracked white pepper, and light citrus zest.

Finish: Medium-long, warm, and smooth with lingering notes of sweet vanilla, subtle mesquite smoke, zesty orange pith, and a gentle wood spice warmth.

Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass or traditional clay copita, or as a rich, elevated foundation for classic cocktails like an Oaxaca Old Fashioned or Mezcal Paloma.