Fuego y Humo Arroqueño is a small-batch mezcal artesanal from the palenque of maestro mezcalero José Manuel Méndez in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, bottled at 47% ABV.
The arroqueño agave for this release was harvested in the hills of Sola de Vega and trucked about two and a half hours back to José's palenque. Fuego y Humo mezcals are made the traditional way: the agave is roasted in an earthen oven, crushed by a horse-pulled tahona, fermented with natural yeasts in wooden pine vats and twice distilled in copper pots.
It opens with floral and lactic aromas, followed by notes of cream frosting, salted cashews and roasted agave, carrying the creamy character José's mezcals are known for.
A rare-agave mezcal from a single family palenque, it makes a fine gift for mezcal explorers.
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature.
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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Aroma: Floral and lactic.
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Notes: Cream frosting, salted cashews and roasted agave.
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Agave: Arroqueño from Sola de Vega.
Specifications
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Producer: José Manuel Méndez for Fuego y Humo
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal, Joven
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Agave: Arroqueño
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Proof / ABV: 94 proof (47% ABV)
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Process: Earthen oven, horse-pulled tahona, pine vats, double copper distillation
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Region: San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita. It pairs with roasted nuts, mild cheeses or grilled vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes it?
José Manuel Méndez in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca.
Where was the agave harvested?
In the hills of Sola de Vega.
What does it taste like?
Floral and creamy, with salted cashews and roasted agave.
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