Del Maguey Mezcal, Minero Lote SCM 101 (49%, 70cl) 2011

Del Maguey Mezcal, Minero Lote SCM 101 (49%, 70cl) 2011Del Maguey and its founder Ron Cooper is one of the pioneers of the Mezcal industry. In the mid 90s Ron was smuggling Mezcal across the border to the US and served it only to friends and family at the beginning. Rather soon the demand exceeded the supply and he decided to do it legally. For many years to come Mezcal remained pretty much unheard of, but the few people that got bitten became preachers, and there is a saying You dont choose Mezcal,

The nose is remarkably gourmet and fragrant

The classic cream of coconut for Piña coladas

pushing the envelope on Irish Whiskey

it is versatile enough to enjoy chilled as a traditional snaps

it adheres to strict regional production standards

it offers an everlasting finish on the palate

with the heart of the distillation carefully blended with spring water and cane sugar to create a liqueur of unparalleled quality

This fragrant liquor sings with youthful energy

For over 130 years

The release serves as an essential introduction to the nuances of artisanal Oaxacan mezcal

Not that it matters much

For quite a while many of our favourite Mezcals always traced back to this town