{"product_id":"fuego-y-humo-mezcal-artesanal-maguey-tepeztate-joven-750ml","title":"Fuego y Humo Mezcal Artesanal Maguey Tepeztate Joven 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuego y Humo Tepeztate is a joven artisanal mezcal from San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, made by maestro mezcalero José Manuel Méndez from wild Tepeztate (Agave marmorata) and bottled at 47% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTepeztate takes 20 to 30 years to mature and is infamous for its huge size, reaching five feet tall and six feet across. Fuego y Humo sources its plants wild in the hills of Oaxaca, all caponed, and the harvest requires a long drive and a hike into the backcountry, where piñas are cut in steep ravines and carried out on foot or by donkey; José's palenque, Casa Arriero, is named for the donkey guide. The mezcal rests for more than a year before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose has sweet herbal notes with the distinctive green, fresh and earthy aromatics of marmorata. The palate pops with spearmint, jalapeño, green peppers, vanilla ice cream and cucumber. Sweeter and more rounded than a typical tepeztate's sharp, defined flavours, it carries José's signature lactic, creamy texture throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hand-drawn agave label makes it a distinctive gift for mezcal lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly from a copita.\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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet herbs, green, fresh and earthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spearmint, jalapeño, green pepper, vanilla and cucumber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactic and creamy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuego y Humo (José Manuel Méndez, Casa Arriero)\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 Wild Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), 20-30 years\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\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 at room temperature. It pairs with cucumber salads, green salsas or fresh cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old are the agaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Tepeztate takes 20 to 30 years to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaestro mezcalero José Manuel Méndez in San Dionisio Ocotepec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 47% ABV.\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":68023323296053,"sku":"VWS200429323","price":117.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-6569.webp?v=1793654327","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/fuego-y-humo-mezcal-artesanal-maguey-tepeztate-joven-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}