El Búho Especial Arroqueño is a small-batch mezcal artesanal distilled in December 2017 from arroqueño agave and bottled at 53% ABV, the highest-proof spirit in the El Búho range.
It is made by maestro mezcalero Octavio Jiménez Monterroza with arroqueño from San Baltasar Guelavila, Oaxaca, a large agave that takes fifteen years or more to mature. The agave is roasted in an underground stone oven, crushed by tahona, wild fermented in open-air pine vats and distilled twice in copper pots. This lot of 1,247 litres was rested for two years after distillation before bottling.
It brings bold roasted agave and light fruit, with a long finish carried by its high strength.
A dated, small-lot release in El Búho's striking owl bottle, it makes a fine gift for mezcal collectors.
Sip it slowly from a copita, and add a drop of water if you like.
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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Character: Bold roasted agave.
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Fruit: Light fruit.
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Finish: Long.
Specifications
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Producer: Octavio Jiménez Monterroza for El Búho
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal, Joven
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Agave: Arroqueño, 15+ years
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Expression / Batch: Especial, distilled December 2017, 1,247 litres
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Proof / ABV: 106 proof (53% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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NOM: O110X
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita. It pairs with grilled meats, roasted squash or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was it distilled?
December 2017.
How strong is it?
53% ABV, El Búho's highest proof.
How was it rested?
For two years after distillation.
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