{"product_id":"fuego-y-humo-arroqueno-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","title":"Fuego y Humo Arroqueño Mezcal Artesanal 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuego 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare-agave mezcal from a single family palenque, it makes a fine gift for mezcal explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly from a copita at room temperature.\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\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral and lactic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream frosting, salted cashews and roasted agave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arroqueño from Sola de Vega.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e José Manuel Méndez for Fuego y Humo\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 proof (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen oven, horse-pulled tahona, pine vats, double copper distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, 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. It pairs with roasted nuts, mild cheeses or grilled vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJosé Manuel Méndez in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere was the agave harvested?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the hills of Sola de Vega.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloral and creamy, with salted cashews and roasted agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuego y Humo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023383621941,"sku":"VWS200432169","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-9545.webp?v=1793655182","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/fuego-y-humo-arroqueno-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}