EL JOLGORIO ARROQUEO...................................................................................................................................$9 $15
Mezcal of Arroqueno Miahuatlan, Oaxaca 2013 53.7% Copper Pedro Vasquez VAGO ARROQUEO EN BARRO..........................................................................................................................$9 $15 Mezcal of Arroqueno Sola de Vega, Oaxaca 2013 48.6% Clay Salomon Rey Rodriguez AGAVE AMERICANA AUGUSTIFOLIA VAR. OAXACENSIS The species Agave Americana variety Oaxacensis is rarely found in US, typically only found as mezcal from the Arroqueo plant. It is a giant plant, growing up to 10 feet wide and dwarfng mezcaleros whom care for it for up to 20 years. Similarly, mezcals produced from this plants also have giant favors of blue cheese, citrus, and other intense qualities. This species is found most commonly in Oaxaca and Puebla, but weve visited Jalisco mezcaleros who are producing a local spirit, Tuxca, from them as well. DEL MAGUEY WILD PAPALOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Papalome Teozacoalco, Oaxaca 2013 45% Stainless, Clay & Carrizo (Mexican Bamboo) Fernando Caballero Cruz WAHAKA VINO DE MEZCAL GUERRERO CUPREATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $26 Mezcal of Cupreata Tetitln de la Lima, Guerrero 2013 47% Copper Moiss Calzada Rendn WAHAKA VINO DE MEZCAL MICHOACAN CUPREATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $26 Mezcal of Cupreata Rio de Parras, Michoacn 2013 48.5% Copper & Oak Maria Elena Prez WAHAKA VINO DE MEZCAL PUEBLA PAPALOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $26 Mezcal of Papalom Zoyatla, Puebla 2013 48.5% Clay, Oak & Copper Asuncin Matilde AGAVE CUPREATA A squattier agave with large, fat leaves, the cupreata is a treasured agave in the states of Michoacn and Guerrero where it grows wild and is cultivated from seed by a few mezcaleros. It also grows in a small region of Oaxaca called the Mixteca Alta region. Among the most beautiful agaves, the Cupreata has delicate, bright quality that is fruitier than most. It is also named Papalom in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, after the butterfy (papalotl). Rare in the US, the availablity of mezcals produced from Cupreata may depend largely on the stability of the Michoacn and Guerrero states. WAHAKA VINO DE MEZCAL SONORA LECHUGILLA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16 $26 Mezcal of Lechugilla Milpillas, Sonora 2013 49% Modifed Truck Radiator Fidel Lagarda AGAVE maximiliana With a range further to the North than most distilled agaves, Agave Maximiliana grows from Jalisco, where it is distilled into Raicilla, a coastal agave spirit, further inland to the states of Guanajuato, Zacatecas, Durango and north to Sinaloa, Chihuahua, and Sonora. The favor of this varietal seems extremely dependant upon the terroir where it is grown and fermented. Sour along the coast and acidic in the North, Lechugilla in particular seems to vary greatly...especially when fermented in cow skin and distilled in a modifed truck radiator. DEL MAGUEY WILD TEPEXTATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $20 Mezcal of Tepextate Anonymous 2012 45% Copper Anonymous EL JOLGORIO TEPEZTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $20 Mezcal of Tepeztate Santa Maria Zoquitlan, Oaxaca 2012 47.8% Copper Ignacio Parada AGAVE MARMORATA Scattered across the landscapes of Oaxaca, Morelos, the State of Mxico, Puebla, Michoacn, and bordering Jalisco and Colima to the west and Veracruz to the east, Marmorata has a wide distribution throughout central Mexico. However, the most commonly distilled varietal of Marmorata, Tepeztate, remains uncommon because of its larger size and tendency to grow at high altitudes. Tepeztate mezcal is generally sweeter, with banana and tropical fruit favors. Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) EL JOLGORIO BARRIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Barril La Compaa Ejutla, Oaxaca 2013 46.4% Copper Gregorio y Gonzalo Hernandez EL JOLGORIO CUIXE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Cuixe Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2013 47% Copper Gregorio Martinez Jarquin EL JOLGORIO MADRECUIXE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Madrecuixe Santa Maria Zoquitlan, Oaxaca 2013 47% Copper Ignacio Parada PIERDE ALMAS TOBAZICHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 $18 Mezcal of Tobaziche San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca 2012 45.1% Copper Alfonso y Chuco Snchez Altamirano VAGO CUIXE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Cuixe (90%) & Espadin (10%) Candelaria Yegole, Oaxaca 2013 49.8% Copper Aquilino Garcia Lopez AGAVE KARWINSKII Structured different than other agave species, the Agave Karwinwkiis pia grows upright on top of short stalk of denser pia composition. Both the pia and stalk may be harvested, roasted, and fermented together. Because of this elongated body, the Karwinskii has a less rounded and fruity pia, resulting in mezcals that are extremely dry and tannic, especially when stalks are included in the process. Found in a very limited geographic region of Oaxaca and Puebla, these agaves are uncommon, but quickly gathering a cult following among mezcal freaks worldwide. DEL MAGUEY TOBALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $26 Mezcal of Tobala Anonymous, Oaxaca 2011 45% Copper Anonymous FIDENCIO TOBALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 $24 Mezcal of Tobala Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2012 49.4% Copper Enrique Jimnez EL JOLGORIO TOBAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 $24 Mezcal of Tobal Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2013 47% Copper Gregorio Martinez Jarquin PIERDE ALMAS TOB TOBAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 $18 Mezcal of Tobal San Baltizar Chichicapam, Oaxaca 2012 47.8% Copper Alfonso y Chuco Snchez Altamirano VAGO TOBAL OLLA DE BARRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $26 Mezcal of Tobal Sola de Vega, Oaxaca 2012 49% Clay Salomon Rey Rodriguez AGAVE POTATORUM Potato rum? Sounds good to us, but Agave Potatorum is actually the biological classifcation of perhaps the nobalist of agaves - Tobal! Sweet, complex and with a fnish youll taste tomorrow. One taste of tobal is often an awakening moment for newcomers to mezcal. Rare because of their preference for shady and rocky terrain, Tobal can be diffcult to fnd. But, the perseverence of Tobal should be inspiring - their roots can even break through limestone rock! Their small size yields very little precious mezcal to go around, however. So sip sparingly and with respect...Tobal is a privledge. EL JOLGORIO MEXICANO... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Mexicano Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2013 49% Copper Valentn Cortes PIERDE ALMAS DOBADAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Dobadan San Baltizar Chichicapam, Oaxaca 2013 50.2% Copper Alfonso y Chuco Snchez Altamirano VAGO MEXICANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Mexicano Candelaria Yegole, Oaxaca 2013 49.8% Copper Aquilino Garcia Lopez AGAVE RHODACANTHA The species Agave Rhodacantha has an enormous distribution throughout Mexicos western states, spanning from Oaxaca in the south to Sonora in the north. These mezcals are the most foral and delicate of any on this list. The plants themselves are quite large, however, with diamter reaching 8 feet across. The species have a preference for foothills and pine forests. Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) DESIGNATION ORIGIN VINTAGE ABV DISTILLATION DISTILLERS ALIPS SAN ANDRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Mezcal of Espadn San Andrs, Oaxaca 2012 48.5% Copper Don Valente Angel Garcia Juarez ALIPS SAN BALTAZAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Mezcal of Espadn San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca 2012 47.4% Copper Don Cosm Hernandez ALIPS SAN JUAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Mezcal of Espadn San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca 2012 47.8% Copper Don Joel Cruz DEL MAGUEY CHICHICAPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Espadin Chichicapa, Oaxaca 2012 46% Copper Faustino Garcia Vasquez DEL MAGUEY ESPADIN ESPECIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $20 Mezcal of Espadin Anonymous, Oaxaca 2011 45% Copper Anonymous DEL MAGUEY MINERO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Espadin Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca 2011 48.1% Clay Florencio Carlos Sarmiento & Vasquez Brothers DEL MAGUEY SAN JOSE RIO MINAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $20 Mezcal of Espadin San Jose Rio Minas, Oaxaca 2012 48% Copper Roberto Gutierrez Ramirez DEL MAGUEY SAN LUIS DEL RIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Espadin San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca 2010 47% Copper Pacioano Cruz Nolasco DEL MAGUEY SAN LUIS DEL RIO - STAGS LEAP CABERENT CASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 $145 Mezcal of Espadin San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca 2012 42% Copper Pacioano Cruz Nolasco DEL MAGUEY SANTA DOMINGO ALBARRADAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Mezcal of Espadin Santa Domingo, Oaxaca 2010 48% Copper Espiridion Morales Luis DEL MAGUEY VIDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4 $7 Mezcal of Espadin San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca 2012 42% Copper Pacioano Cruz Nolasco FIDENCIO CLSICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Mezcal of Espadn Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2013 46.1% Copper Enrique Jimnez FIDENCIO SIN HUMO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Mezcal of Espadn Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2012 40% Copper Enrique Jimnez PIERDE ALMAS ESPADIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Mezcal of Espadin San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca 2012 50.4% Copper Alfonso y Chuco Snchez Altamirano VAGO ESPADIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Mezcal of Espadin Candelaria Yegole, Oaxaca 2013 50.8% Copper Aquilino Garcia Lopez WAHAKA VINO DE MEZCAL PUEBLA ESPADILLA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $26 Mezcal of Espadilla Zoyatla, Puebla 2013 48.5% Clay, Oak & Copper Asuncin Matilde AGAVE AMERICANA ANGUSTIFOLIA If youve had mezcal in the US prior to 2010, its likely you had Espadn, or Agave Americana Angustifolia. Its even diffcult to name examples of mezcals that werent Espadn-based and available in the early 2000s (Del Maguey Tobala is the only one we can think of). It is easy to understand why - Espadn is the perfect agave to showcase the artistry of the traditional mezcal process. It is bold enough to balance mezcals earthy, smokey favor but is also a hearty plant easily cultivated by mezcaleros. DEL MAGUEY SAN LUIS DEL RIO AZUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 $18 Mezcal of Tequilana Weber San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca 2011 47% Copper Paciano Cruz Nolasco PIERDE ALMAS TEQUILA WEBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Mezcal of Tequilana Weber San Baltizar Chichicapam, Oaxaca 2012 51.6% Copper Alfonso y Chuco Snchez Altamirano AGAVE TEQUILANA Most notably known for the production of tequila, Agave Tequilana is also distilled by mezcaleros wtih traditional mezcal process, creating a spirit that more accurately resembles a predecesor to todays modern tequilas. The Tequilana Weber-based mezcals from Oaxaca are particularly interesting, since the species does not naturally grow in the state but was introduced over the past few decades to meet demand for tequila production in Jalisco. Since Oaxaca is not one of 5 states licensed to produce tequila, such activity is illegal and indicative of the tequila industrys hypocrisy. Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) DESIGNATION ORIGIN VINTAGE ABV DISTILLATION DISTILLERS DEL MAGUEY IBRICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 $20 Mezcal of Espadin with Ibrico Ham, Plum, Apple, Plantain, Pineapple, White Rice & Almond Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca 2013 49% Clay Florencio Carlos Sarmiento & Vasquez Brothers DEL MAGUEY PECHUGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 $30 Mezcal of Espadin with Chicken, Plum, Apple, Plantain, Pineapple, White Rice & Almond Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca 2011 49% Clay Florencio Carlos Sarmiento & Vasquez Brothers FIDENCIO PEHCUGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $20 Mezcal of Espadin with Chicken, Quince, Apple, Banana, Pineapple, Guava Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca @@@@ 51.6% Copper Enrique Jimnez EL JOLGORIO PEHCUGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $20 Mezcal of Wild Espadn with Guajolote (Creole Turkey Rooster) and Fruit Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2013 48% Copper Valentn Cortes y Gregorio Martinez Jarquin PIERDE ALMAS BOTANICAL 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Botnical-Infused Mezcal of Esapdin San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca 2013 45% Copper Alfonso y Chuco Snchez Altamirano PIERDE ALMAS CONEJO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 $30 Mezcal of Espadin with Rabbit, Wild Fruit, Herbs, and Dried Fruit San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca 2012 49.3% Copper Alfonso y Chuco Snchez Altamirano WAHAKA VINO DE MEZCAL PECHUGA CON MOLE POBLANO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $26 Mezcal of Espadilla with Mole Poblano Chicken Zoyatla, Puebla 2013 52.5% Clay, Oak & Copper Asuncin Matilde VAGO ELOTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8 $13 Elote-Infused Mezcal of Espadin Candelaria Yegole, Oaxaca 2012 50.4% Copper Aquilino Garcia Lopez PECHUGA & DISTILLERY INFUSIONS Pechuga is mezcal that is infused with fruits and spices and re-distilled with a piece of meat, most commonly chicken breast suspended in the still. The suspended breast or other meat acts as a natural flter the mezcal passes through and balances the fruit and other spices. While this may sound unusual, it is refective of the nature of the mezcalero as a farmer. Today, as mezcal becomes a more global spirit, the concept of infusing and redistilling mezcal is an ongoing experiment with other tasty results. VAGO ENSAMBLE EN BARRO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Mezcal of Espadin (54%), Coyote (36%) & Cerrudo (10%) Sola de Vega, Oaxaca 2013 50.3% Clay Salomon Rey Rodriguez VAGO OLLA DE BARRO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Mezcal of Coyote, Espadin & Mexicano Sola de Vega, Oaxaca 2012 48.4% Clay Salomon Rey Rodriguez ENSAMBLES The Ensemble is an art rather than an agave. Its a technique used by the most skilled mezcaleros that allows them to assemble different agave varietals prior to roasting for one single batch. Its their knowledge of the raw material and the way it reacts to all the different stages of production in conjunction with the conceptualization of the fnal product that really gives them the ability to be brave, instinctual and masters of their craft. and somehow create something beautiful all at the same time. CIELO ROJO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Bacanora of Wild Agave Banamachi, Sonora 2013 42% Copper Roberto Contreras Mayoral Sr. OCHO CIENTOS BLANCO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Sotol Janos, Chihuahua 2013 43% Copper Arnulfo & Marco Antonio Perez OCHO CIENTOS REPOSADO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Sotol Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2013 43% Copper Arnulfo & Marco Antonio Perez BACANORA & SOTOL Outside of the more commonly known spirits of mezcal and tequila, there are other agave spirits prduced in Mexico as well. Bacanora is a legally recognized agave spirit from the State of Sonora. Traditionally, it is crafted in a manner similar to mezcal, but the terroir from the region results in spirits that are exceptionally acidic. Sotol, on the other hand, is not technicially an agave spirit. Instead, the Sotol plant is a an Agavaceae, or cousin of agave, and it has a intensely grassy favor unique to this spirit. It is formally recognized in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Durango. Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) DESIGNATION ORIGIN VINTAGE ABV DISTILLATION DISTILLERS ARTE NOM SELECCIN DE 1580 PLATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Tequila Jess-Mara, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Gabriel Lpez-Garibay CHARBAY BLANCO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2009 40% Copper Carlos Camerena CORAZN EXPRESSIONES BLANCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Tequila Magdalena, Jalisco 2013 40% Copper Miguel Cedeo Cruz EL TESORO PLATINUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8 $13 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Carlos Camerena FORTALEZA BLANCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Tequila Tequila, Jalisco @@@@ 40% Copper Guillermo Erickson Sauza SIEMBRA AZUL BLANCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 $8 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper/Stainless Sergio Cruz SIETE LEGUAS BLANCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Tequila Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Arturo Valle-Salcedo TAPATIO BLANCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4 $7 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Carlos Camerena TAPATIO BLANCO 110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 55% Copper Carlos Camerena TEQUILA CABEZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4 $7 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 55% Copper Carlos Camerena TEQUILA OCHO PLATA - LAS POMEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Mezcal Arandas, Jalisco 2009 40% Copper Carlos Camerena TEQUILA OCHO PLATA - LOS FRESNOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Mezcal Arandas, Jalisco 2013 40% Copper Carlos Camerena BLANCO TEQUILA Tequila, the most well-known of agave spirits, is made from the Tequilana Weber, or Blue Agave, species of agave. Traditionally, the pinas of the plant are roasted in brick ovens, crushed, fermented, and distilled. Like any agave plant, the area in which the Blue Agaves are grown has a signifcant impact on their favor. We only serve tequilas at The Pastry War from producers frmly devoted to tradition. A Blanco Tequila is a tequila that is unaged and is the purest expression of Blue Agave. REPOSADO TEQUILA A tequila labeled reposado means that the spirit was rested in barrels for 2 to 11 months. Reposado tequilas are best when they show a balance of wood and agave. ARTE NOM SELECCIN DE 1414 REPOSADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8 $13 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper/Stainless Sergio Cruz CORAZON EXPRESSIONES REPOSADO - BUFFALO TRACE CASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Tequila Magdalena, Jalisco 2013 40% Copper Miguel Cedeo Cruz EL TESORO REPOSADO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8 $13 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Carlos Camerena FORTALEZA REPOSADO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 $24 Tequila Tequila, Jalisco @@@@ 40% Copper Guillermo Erickson Sauza SIEMBRA AZUL REPOSADO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper/Stainless Sergio Cruz SIETE LEGUAS REPOSADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Tequila Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Arturo Valle-Salcedo TAPATIO REPOSADO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 $8 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Carlos Camerena TEQUILA OCHO REPOSADO - LAS POMEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2009 40% Copper Carlos Camerena Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) DESIGNATION ORIGIN VINTAGE ABV DISTILLATION DISTILLERS ARTE NOM SELECCIN DE 1146 AEJO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Tequila Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Enrique Fonseca CORAZON EXPRESSIONES AEJO - GEORGE T STAGG CASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Tequila Magdalena, Jalisco 2013 40% Copper Miguel Cedeo Cruz CORAZON EXPRESSIONES AEJO - SAZERAC RYE CASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Tequila Magdalena, Jalisco 2013 40% Copper Miguel Cedeo Cruz CORAZON EXPRESSIONES AEJO - VAN WNIKLE CASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Tequila Magdalena, Jalisco 2013 40% Copper Miguel Cedeo Cruz EL TESORO AEJO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 $15 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Carlos Camerena FORTALEZA AEJO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 $18 Tequila Tequila, Jalisco @@@@ 40% Copper Guillermo Erickson Sauza SIEMBRA AZUL AEJO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 $16 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2010 40% Copper/Stainless Sergio Cruz SIEMBRA AZUL AEJO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 $12 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper/Stainless Sergio Cruz SIETE LEGUAS AEJO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8 $13 Tequila Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Arturo Valle-Salcedo TAPATIO AEJO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 $10 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2012 40% Copper Carlos Camerena TEQUILA OCHO AEJO - EL PUERTOCITO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 $18 Mezcal Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca 2011 40% Copper Carlos Camerena EL TESORO PARADISO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 $28 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2013 40% Copper Carlos Camerena TAPATIO EXCELENCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 $30 Tequila Arandas, Jalisco 2013 40% Copper Carlos Camerena AEJO TEQUILA A tequila labeled anejo means that the spirit was rested in barrels from 1-3 years. Anejo tequilas vary greatly depending on the type of wood and time rested. The wood is playing a more dominant role, but the agave should not be lost during the aging process. EXTRA AEJO TEQUILA A relatively new classifcation, only created in 2006, Extra Anejo denotes a tequila that is aged in barrels for more than 3 years. In these cases, the wood is most dominant. Typically, we fnd Extra Anejo Tequila to have abandoned the agaves favor, but a few prized bottles are stunning examples of years of care and dedication. Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) Half ( oz) Standard (1 oz) DESIGNATION ORIGIN VINTAGE ABV DISTILLATION DISTILLERS Illustrations by Rafael Ruz obtained from CONABIO (Comisin Nacional para del Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad).
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