{"product_id":"los-vecinos-del-campo-tobala-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","title":"Los Vecinos del Campo Tobalá Mezcal Artesanal 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLos Vecinos del Campo Tobalá is a joven mezcal artesanal from Oaxaca made from maguey tobalá, the small, prized agave often called the king of mezcals, bottled at 44% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLos Vecinos del Campo uses locally grown, hand-harvested agave. The agave hearts are slow roasted underground for days to reach a sultry, smoky sweetness, crushed by a stone molino, naturally fermented in wooden vats and double distilled in a copper pot still.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has earthy aromas with floral undertones and notes of citrus zest on the nose. The palate brings sweetness followed by tropical fruits like mango and apple, with a spiced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its colourful label, it makes a fine gift for mezcal lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly from a copita at room temperature.\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\u003cp\u003eMezcal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTobalá, Agave potatorum, is a small agave that grows wild in rocky highland terrain and takes many years to mature, yielding little sugar per plant, which makes its mezcal scarce and prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal artesanal allows copper stills alongside traditional tools such as underground pit ovens and stone mills, keeping the hand-made character of the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA joven mezcal is bottled unaged, so the agave and the roast come through without the influence of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOaxaca is the heartland of mezcal, home to most of the category's producers and to a huge diversity of agaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSipping from a copita, a small shallow cup, lets the aromas open gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, floral and citrus zest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetness, mango and apple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Vecinos del Campo\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 Tobalá\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 proof (44% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underground roast, stone molino, wooden vats, copper pot still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. It pairs with tropical fruit, mole or grilled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTobalá, a small, prized agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderground roast, stone molino, wooden vats and a copper pot still.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarthy and floral, with mango, apple and a spiced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Los Vecinos del Campo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023404233013,"sku":"VWS_200424156","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-10927.webp?v=1793655619","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/los-vecinos-del-campo-tobala-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}