5 Sentidos Sierra Negra Mezcal (Batch # SN11-19)

5 Sentidos Sierra Negra Mezcal (Batch # SN11-19)

5 Sentidos is named after the five senses that their mezcaleros use to produce their agave spirits. The producers of this mezcal do not use any model machinery or tools, being guided only by their senses throughout the production process. The brand was launched by El Destilado restaurant in centro Oaxaca. The restaurant is known for it's creative menu, unique cocktails, and exceptional selection of agave spirits. The brand is a curated tour of Mexico with a wide range of expressions that are made by some of the best mezcaleros in the region. Cinco Sentidos is uncertified mezcal and is labeled as "Destilado de Agave".

This bottling is made with maguey Sierra Negra. The agave is hand mashed, fermented with spring water and tepehuaje bark in stone. This bark provides an organic source of nitrogen that is used to stabilize the fermentation. Albarradas is approximately 7,500 feet above sea level and too cold to ferment the agave without some sort of stabilizer. Once fermented, this mezcal is double distilled in clay pot stills. The ABV of each batch will vary slightly.  

The nose opens with a creamy note, cabbage, lemony cheese, light funk, barnyard,and salt. The palate goes much fruitier, with tart cherry, pomegranate, lime zest, hay, and earthy notes. Finish is long, sweet, and fruity.