Pluma Negra Jabalí is an artisanal joven mezcal made from 100% maguey jabalí, bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof).
Pluma Negra is made in the hills of San Juan del Río, Oaxaca, by maestro mezcalero Rodolfo Hernández Aguilar, whose family has made mezcal there for around 45 years.
The family cooks maguey in an underground earthen oven, crushes it with an animal-drawn tahona, ferments in pine barrels and double distils in copper pots.
Jabalí is a rare, wild agave that is notoriously difficult to distil, prized for its bright, complex and often herbal, mineral character.
The clear bottle carries Pluma Negra's simple black feather, and the neck band names the agave. A bottle of jabalí is a special find for mezcal lovers and a fine gift for someone who enjoys exploring rare agaves.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Bright herbs, citrus peel and wet stone.
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Palate: Complex and mineral, with gentle smoke and sweet cooked agave.
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Finish: Long, dry and herbal.
Specifications
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Producer: Pluma Negra, maestro mezcalero Rodolfo Hernández Aguilar
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Agave: 100% maguey jabalí
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Region: San Juan del Río, Oaxaca
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Production: Earthen oven, tahona, pine fermentation, copper pot
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ABV: 46% (92 proof)
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Origin: Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita at room temperature, with orange slices and sal de gusano alongside. Pair it with tlayudas, grilled octopus, mole and dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agave is it made from?
100% maguey jabalí, a rare wild agave.
Who makes it?
Maestro mezcalero Rodolfo Hernández Aguilar in San Juan del Río, Oaxaca.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 46% ABV, or 92 proof.
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