{"product_id":"peloton-de-la-muerte-criollo-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","title":"Pelotón de la Muerte Criollo Mezcal Artesanal 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePelotón de la Muerte Criollo is a mezcal artesanal from Mazatlán, Guerrero, made by maestro mezcalero Héctor Obregón from 100% wild Maguey Criollo (A. angustifolia rubescens), bottled at 100.4 proof (50.2% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaguey Criollo is a wild cousin of espadín native to Guerrero and rarely used elsewhere. Héctor Obregón harvests fully mature wild plants, pit-roasts them and ferments with ambient yeasts in open-top wooden tinas for five days. The mezcal is then double distilled, first in an Arabic still and then in a Filipino-style still with a wooden hat. The label carries El Doliente de Hidalgo, the banner of the insurgent squadron of death in Mexico's War of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerately smoky yet sweet and fruity, it opens with red berries, spice, citrus and light floral notes. The full-bodied palate brings rich agave, green bell pepper, piloncillo and orange with pepper and a salty edge, over gentle wood smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dark red banner label makes it a bold gift for mezcal fans.\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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berries, citrus, smoke, florals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich agave, green bell pepper, piloncillo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange, pepper, salty edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMezcalero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Héctor Obregón\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 100% wild Maguey Criollo (A. angustifolia rubescens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pit roasted, 5-day open-air ferment, Arabic and Filipino stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100.4 proof (50.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mazatlán, Guerrero, 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 in a copita with orange slices, or mix a mezcal Margarita or Paloma. It pairs with grilled meats, mole or mango.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Maguey Criollo, a Guerrero cousin of espadín.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwice: in an Arabic still, then a Filipino still with a wooden hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerately, with lots of sweet fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pelotón de la Muerte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199297417525,"sku":"VWS_200419719","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-23604.webp?v=1794506991","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/peloton-de-la-muerte-criollo-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}