La Higuera Cedrosanum is an artisanal sotol made from 100% Dasylirion cedrosanum in Aldama, Chihuahua, by third-generation Maestro Sotolero Don Gerardo Ruelas, bottled at 99.2 proof (49.6% ABV).
La Higuera was created by Esteban Morales to explore the range of character found across sotol's many plant varieties. The sotol plants are cooked in an outdoor conical oven with wood and rocks, milled by hand with axes, naturally fermented with wild yeast in 1,000-liter pine vats and double distilled in copper alembics. Cedrosanum is one of the smoother varieties in the La Higuera range.
Mineral and caramel notes open the nose with a whisper of pine. The palate brings smoked grass and cedar with soft leather, a touch of licorice, gentle citrus, a winter-spice character and a dash of mint. The finish is dry and well balanced.
The bull-skull label makes it a striking gift for agave explorers.
Sotol comes from the desert spoon plant, not agave.
Chihuahua is the heartland of sotol production.
Wild yeast fermentation adds depth and complexity.
Serve it neat in a copita at room temperature.
Try it in a sotol Old Fashioned with a dash of bitters.
It is a fascinating gift for agave spirit explorers.
Sotol is a great next step for mezcal fans.
Collectors will enjoy comparing La Higuera's plant varieties.
Its higher proof carries the mineral and smoky character.
A drop of water reveals the caramel and pine.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Mineral, caramel, pine.
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Palate: Smoked grass, cedar, leather, licorice.
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Finish: Dry and balanced.
Specifications
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Maestro Sotolero: Don Gerardo Ruelas
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Style: Sotol
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Plant: 100% Dasylirion cedrosanum
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Process: Conical oven, axe-milled, wild yeast, double copper
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ABV: 49.6%
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Region: Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat to explore its mineral and smoky character. It pairs with white fish, herbed cheese or grilled vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sotol?
A spirit distilled from the Dasylirion (desert spoon) plant.
Where is it made?
Aldama, Chihuahua.
How does it taste?
Mineral, caramel, smoked grass and cedar with a dry finish.
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