Burrito Fiestero Mezcal Ancestral (Verde)

Found abundantly in the South East part of Durango and other states such as San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas and Guanajuato. Wild but vast, this medium sized maguey has short and wide leaves with a pointy finish and a vibrant green color. It has a 0.8 to 2m. diameter and 1.6 to 4m. height, delivering piñas that weigh from 60 to a 100kg.

Tasting Notes: 

Aroma: Salted caramel, corn husks, green chilis, antique must, and subtle lactic notes, with hints of pepper.

Palate: The palate is layered with caramel, celery, spearmint, and a mineral salinity.

Finish: A spicy kick of chile de arbol and jalapeño peppers lingers into a long finish of mint, leather, allspice, and clay.

Maguey: Verde: 8-10 years. (Salmiana Crassispina)

Master Distiller: Juan Manuel Conde 

Limited editions of hand-painted bottles that represent the flavors of maguey through colors. 

Specs: 

53.9% ABV / 107.8 PROOF

Bottle size: 750 ml 

NOM:O316X

Distillation: : Clay pot still on the bottom and Filipino wooden still on the upper chamber.

Location: San Nicolás de Acevedo, Durango.