BOZAL TOBASICHE MEZCAL 750ML

History,

On the steep precarious hillsidesof Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Durangovarieties of agave, indigenous to theregion, grow wild and are heavilysought after by the local mezcaleros.These varietals produce flavors that areexotically intense, with rich earth tonesand savory smokiness. From the heart ofthe maguey these flavors are traditionallyextracted to produce mezcal that iswildly refine d. Because we atbozal believe that something wildproduces a far richer spirit.

Tobasiche A subspecies of the Karwinskii family of agave, Tobasiche isa wild agave that needs twelve to thirteen years to fullymature. This agave is typically characterized by itsherbaceous and cedar-like aromatics with an earthy finish.

approach toward production in order tocreate an unadulterated style of mezcal. In keeping with the200-year-old tradition, the agave hearts are cooked inearthen pit ovens, later to be crushed and mashed by a stonetahona wheel turned by a pair of oxen. Without the additionof artificial yeast, open-air fermentation allows the sugarsto ferment utilizing naturally occurring yeast. The mezcal isthen purified through a double distillation process.

Tasting Notes,

This mezcal exerts traces of quince, anise and a strongminerality with a sweet nose. The bouquet is complementedby rich, herbaceous botanicals on the finish.