Derrumbes San Luis Potosi Mezcal (750Ml)
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| Management number | 253427516 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$24.00 | Model Number | 253427516 | ||
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Derrumbes San Luis Potosí is a mezcal from the high plateau of central Mexico. It is made in small batches from wild Agave salmiana, the native agave of the region. The plants grow in chalky, calcareous soil. Salmiana gives a low yield, so it can take four times as much as blue agave to make the same amount.
Maestro mezcalero Juan Manuel Pérez Juárez makes this bottling. The agave is cooked in above-ground ovens called hornos instead of earthen pits. It is crushed with a stone tahona and left to ferment with wild yeast. Then it runs twice through small copper pot stills.
Because of the above-ground ovens, smoke stays in the background. The nose brings cooked agave, green pepper and fresh herbs, with stony minerality and a little earth. On the palate you get sweet agave, white pepper and bright citrus. Some tasters also pick up a savory, almost cheesy note and a light floral lift. The finish is peppery, clean and mineral.
Sip it neat at room temperature to taste what makes this region different. It also suits mezcal cocktails where you want agave, not smoke, to lead. Pair it with ceviche, citrus-marinated seafood, grilled vegetables or a soft goat cheese. It is a great bottle if you want to explore mezcal beyond Oaxaca.
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