La Tierra de Acre Tepeztate is a mezcal made from wild Agave marmorata harvested at 25 to 30 years old by mezcalero Honorato Cruz in Santa Ana del Río, Oaxaca. It is bottled at 45% ABV.
Tepeztate is one of the slowest-growing agaves, and the wealth of flavour it absorbs over its long life shows in the glass. The hearts are roasted for five days, crushed with a stone tahona, fermented in 250-litre vats with spring water and distilled in a 250-litre copper still.
It is uniquely complex and eccentric, with floral, herbal and root aromas and a fresh, sweet and citric palate of medium intensity.
The tall bottle with its botanical label is a prized find for agave enthusiasts.
Sip it slowly from a copita.
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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Nose: Floral, herbal and root aromas.
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Palate: Fresh, sweet and citric.
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Finish: Medium and complex.
Specifications
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Producer: La Tierra de Acre (mezcalero Honorato Cruz)
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Style: Mezcal, Tepeztate
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Expression / Batch: Agave marmorata, wild
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Age: Agave 25-30 years old
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Region: Santa Ana del Río, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with citrus, herbs or fresh cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agave is used?
Wild Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), 25-30 years old.
Who made it?
Mezcalero Honorato Cruz in Santa Ana del Río, Oaxaca.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 45% ABV.
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