{"product_id":"fosforo-tobala-mezcal-joven-750ml","title":"Fósforo Tobalá Mezcal Joven 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFósforo Tobalá is an unaged, crystal-clear joven mezcal made from 100% Tobalá agave by mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez in San Nicolás Huajuapan, Puebla, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTobalá is notoriously difficult to cultivate, so Aarón, a fourth-generation master mezcalero, set out to develop a sustainable process for reproducing the finicky agave at scale. Each young plant is placed where it will grow in the best conditions, and with his sons and the local team he grows some of the largest Tobalá agave in Mexico, each taking 8 to 15 years to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvested plants are cooked underground for five to eight days, shredded, and naturally fermented for 10 to 14 days in open-air wooden vats. The pulp and liquid are then double-distilled in copper pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose come pronounced aromas of ripe fruit, bell pepper, honey, wet stone and smouldering campfire. The palate is lively, with rounded notes of cooked agave, caramelised pineapple and fresh herbs that give way to a subtle, smoky-smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully made wild-style mezcal, it is a fine gift for agave 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\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 Ripe fruit, bell pepper, honey, wet stone and campfire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave, caramelised pineapple and fresh herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle and smoky-smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fósforo (mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez)\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 100% Tobalá, 8-15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 proof (45% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Nicolás Huajuapan, Puebla, 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 with orange slices. It pairs with grilled pineapple, fish tacos or fresh cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn San Nicolás Huajuapan, Puebla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwice, in copper pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the Tobalá grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fósforo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023390142773,"sku":"VWS_200424465","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15697.webp?v=1793655319","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/fosforo-tobala-mezcal-joven-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}