{"product_id":"de-matachines-ahualulco-salmiana-mezcal-750ml","title":"De Matachines Ahualulco Salmiana Mezcal 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDe Matachines Ahualulco is a small-batch agave spirit from Ahualulco in the high desert of San Luis Potosí, made from Agave salmiana subsp. crassispina and bottled at 49% ABV (98 proof). A recent batch numbered just 351 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSan Luis Potosí has its own mezcal tradition, quite different from Oaxaca's. The large salmiana agaves are roasted in a brick oven with direct fire, then crushed with a tahona, a heavy stone wheel, before fermentation and distillation. The result has remarkably little smoke compared with Oaxacan mezcals, letting the green, savoury character of the agave lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasters describe dried herbs, roasted corn, black pepper and bitter cocoa on the nose, a profile typical of salmiana from the Potosí plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith so few bottles made, it is a treat for agave explorers looking beyond Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried herbs, roasted corn, black pepper and bitter cocoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, savoury agave with very little smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e De Matachines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agave spirit \/ mezcal, small batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agave salmiana subsp. crassispina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brick oven with direct fire, tahona milling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 proof (49% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ahualulco, San Luis Potosí, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a copita at room temperature to enjoy its herbal, peppery character. It pairs well with grilled vegetables, tacos al pastor or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is De Matachines Ahualulco made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Ahualulco, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgave salmiana subsp. crassispina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery little: it is roasted in a brick oven rather than an earthen pit, so herbs and pepper lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Matachines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199605240117,"sku":"VWS200426019","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-45318.webp?v=1794513905","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/de-matachines-ahualulco-salmiana-mezcal-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}