{"product_id":"el-buho-especial-arroqueno-mezcal-artesanal-2017-750ml","title":"El Búho Especial Arroqueño Mezcal Artesanal 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt brings bold roasted agave and light fruit, with a long finish carried by its high strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dated, small-lot release in El Búho's striking owl bottle, it makes a fine gift for mezcal collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly from a copita, and add a drop of water if you like.\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\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold roasted agave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octavio Jiménez Monterroza for El Búho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Artesanal, Joven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arroqueño, 15+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especial, distilled December 2017, 1,247 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106 proof (53% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOM:\u003c\/strong\u003e O110X\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. It pairs with grilled meats, roasted squash or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was it distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecember 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e53% ABV, El Búho's highest proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was it rested?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor two years after distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Búho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68121022464309,"sku":"VWS_200423042","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-44919.webp?v=1794261282","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/el-buho-especial-arroqueno-mezcal-artesanal-2017-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}