La Venenosa Étnica Tepe is a rare agave spirit from La Venenosa's Étnica collection, which highlights the distilling traditions of Mexico's indigenous cultures. Made in the Tepehuano (Ódami) style, it is bottled unaged at 43.9% ABV.
This bottling was made in Las Cuevitas, Zacatecas, by Pablo Galván from Agave angustifolia. The agave is cooked underground, milled by hand, fermented in a water tank and double distilled in the Tepehuano manner, a traditional process passed down through generations.
The Tepehuano style is bright, clean and mineral-driven, with forest-like freshness rather than heavy smoke. Tasters find sour candy, lemon-lime and green pepper on the nose, a juicy, candied-citrus palate with freshly cut grass, and touches of poblano, roasted corn and earthy agave.
The tall bottle features La Venenosa's spiral emblem on a natural label, a fitting design for a spirit rooted in indigenous tradition. It is a treasured find for collectors of rare agave spirits.
Sip it slowly and appreciate a style of distilling few people ever get to taste.
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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sour candy, lemon-lime and green pepper.
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Palate: Juicy candied citrus and freshly cut grass.
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Finish: Clean and mineral.
Specifications
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Producer: La Venenosa (Pablo Galván)
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Style: Destilado de Agave, Tepehuano style
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Expression / Batch: Étnica Tepe
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Proof / ABV: 87.8 proof (43.9% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Agave angustifolia; underground cooked, double distilled; unaged
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Region: Las Cuevitas, Zacatecas, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with ceviche, fresh vegetables or citrus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Étnica collection?
La Venenosa's series highlighting the distilling traditions of Mexico's indigenous peoples.
How is Tepe made?
Underground-cooked agave, milled by hand, fermented in a water tank and double distilled in the Tepehuano style.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 43.9% ABV.
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