Rey Campero Wild Tepextate Mezcal
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Rey Campero Wild Tepextate Mezcal

Item # 34454 750 mL

Master Mezcalero Romulo Sanchez Parada coaxes nearly every bit of complexity out of this beautiful offering mezcal made entirely from wild Tepextate agave that aged nearly twenty years before they were harvested at full maturity. True to form this mezcal is seductive with its incredibly floral opening bouquet that transitions into stunning notes of hot stones, mineral, vanilla beans, jalapeno and peppercorns. Elegant, ethereal and transporting. This is next level mezcal.

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Many varieties of agave are used to make mezcal, much like grapes in wine making. Each imparts its own flavor and aroma to a spirit depending on where it grows. Tepexate in particular thrives on steep, rocky mountainside cliffs. Do you know how long it takes for the Tepextate variety mature? Up to 25 years, sometimes more! You may wonder why mezcal can be so pricey, but these wild harvested agaves simply don't mature overnight. It takes decades for the plant to reach the ideal level of sugars needed to produce such spectacular sensory experiences. This one often has to be distilled three times for maximum flavor potential. Campero's Tepextate shows lemon/lime and tons of fresh herbs including cilantro, wintergreen, and parsley. It's definitely worth the wait and price tag.

- BLR

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