Don Amado Rústico is a strong Espadín mezcal from Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, made by the most traditional and rustic of the palenque methods and bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV).
Don Amado's mezcaleros handcraft their mezcals from 100% mature highland agave. The agave hearts are roasted in wood-burning earthen pits, and the juices are distilled in traditional Oaxacan ceramic-and-bamboo pot stills, the small clay stills of an ancient method that honours a sixteenth-century production tradition native to Oaxaca and gives Don Amado its distinctive smoky flavour and herbal bouquet.
It has notes of fruit, minerals and clay. The clay-pot still is prevalent on the nose, with aromatics leaning towards ash, crushed walnuts, roasted corn and savoury spice. A bright, citrus Espadín palate is well balanced against caramel, butterscotch and fresh herbs.
The most traditional expression in the Don Amado range, it makes a fine gift for mezcal lovers.
Mezcal 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.
Mezcal 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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Ash, crushed walnut, roasted corn and savoury spice.
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Palate: Bright citrus Espadín, caramel, butterscotch and herbs.
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Character: Fruit, minerals and clay.
Specifications
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Producer: Don Amado
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal, Joven
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Agave: 100% Espadín, highland
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Distillation: Clay and bamboo pot stills
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Proof / ABV: 94 proof (47% ABV)
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Region: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita with orange slices. It pairs with mole, grilled meats or roasted corn.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it distilled?
In traditional clay and bamboo pot stills.
What agave is used?
100% Espadín.
Where is it made?
Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.
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