{"product_id":"la-higuera-sotol-dasylirion-cedrosanum-750ml","title":"La Higuera Sotol Dasylirion Cedrosanum 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMineral 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bull-skull label makes it a striking gift for agave explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSotol comes from the desert spoon plant, not agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChihuahua is the heartland of sotol production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild yeast fermentation adds depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat in a copita at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it in a sotol Old Fashioned with a dash of bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fascinating gift for agave spirit explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSotol is a great next step for mezcal fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will enjoy comparing La Higuera's plant varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts higher proof carries the mineral and smoky character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA drop of water reveals the caramel and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, caramel, pine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked grass, cedar, leather, licorice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestro Sotolero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Gerardo Ruelas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sotol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Dasylirion cedrosanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conical oven, axe-milled, wild yeast, double copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aldama, Chihuahua, 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 to explore its mineral and smoky character. It pairs with white fish, herbed cheese or grilled vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is sotol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA spirit distilled from the Dasylirion (desert spoon) plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAldama, Chihuahua.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMineral, caramel, smoked grass and cedar with a dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Higuera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083775406389,"sku":"VWS_200422571","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-25028.webp?v=1794004732","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/la-higuera-sotol-dasylirion-cedrosanum-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}