{"product_id":"don-amado-arroqueno-mezcal-750ml","title":"Don Amado Arroqueño Mezcal 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Arroqueño is a rare mezcal from Oaxaca made from the Arroqueño maguey, a towering agave that grows for around eighteen years before harvest, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon Amado comes from a family in Santa Catarina Minas, deep in the Oaxacan highlands, that has been making mezcal since the late 1700s. Master distiller Germán Arellanes Arellanes cultivates the Arroqueño at about 4,800 feet, where cooler mountain air and rich soil coax deep complexity from the plant. Unlike many wild agaves, Arroqueño can be cultivated, which makes this mezcal an ecological choice as well as a window into a flavour profile hard to find elsewhere. It is often described as the genetic mother of Espadín.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe agave is roasted in wood-burning earthen pits and distilled in the clay and bamboo pot stills typical of Santa Catarina Minas, which give Don Amado its renowned smoky, herbal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers bright floral aromatics of caramelised maguey, soft leather and gentle smoke, with an inviting sweetness. The palate opens with ripe cooked yam and quince, moving into persimmon, lemon verbena and kaffir lime, layered over dark chocolate, espresso and savoury spice. Rustic and refined at once, it makes a special gift for mezcal lovers.\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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelised maguey, soft leather and gentle smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked yam, quince, persimmon, lemon verbena and kaffir lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, espresso and savoury spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Amado (Germán Arellanes Arellanes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal, Joven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arroqueño, about 18 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay and bamboo pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, 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 and let it breathe. It pairs with mole, grilled meats or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does Arroqueño grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround eighteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn clay and bamboo pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023406231861,"sku":"VWS_200419878","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15812.webp?v=1793655674","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/don-amado-arroqueno-mezcal-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}