Tomas Artesanal Tepeztate Mezcal
ABOUT TOMAS ARTESANAL CRAFT AGAVE SPIRITS
Tomas Artesanal mezcal expressions are hand-crafted, small-batch agave spirits. We are recognized for our unique mezcals, approachable flavor profiles, and innovative blending. We produce agave expressions with a focus on quality and authenticity, and with a commitment to ‘honor the spirit,’ not just the spirit in the bottle, but the Spirit of Mexico and Mezcal. The birthplace of Tomas Artesanal, Santa Ana del Rio is a small village located in an isolated Oaxaca valley, with a rich history of artisans and mezcaleros. The ‘terroir’ of the area is a special combination of geography, geology, and climate that combine to produce distinct and delicious mezcal. The abundant wild fruit trees interact with the wild yeast that ferments our agave mash, giving our mezcal sweet and savory notes that complement the roasted agave flavors. Tomas Artesanal has four expressions, our Espadin and Tepeztate are hand-crafted in Santa Ana Del Rio, Oaxaca. Tomas Artesanal Raicilla is from the Sierra Occidental of Jalisco. Finally, the Reserva, winner of three gold medals, is an original cold blend ensemble of joven espadin and añejo tequilana mezcals.
Tepeztate
2022 lot production of 504 bottles. Tezpeztate has a bold, complex flavor profile. Tomas Artesanal mezcal Tepeztate is made with 100% Wild Maguey Tepeztate. Maguey Tepeztate is a prized wild agave that can take up to 25 years to mature! It is often difficult to harvest given its penchant to grow in very inaccessible locations such as steep hillsides and directly out of the face of rocky cliffs. Our artisanal mezcal Tepeztate comes from Santa Ana del Rio, a remote village 50 miles from Oaxaca City. There are about 500 inhabitants of this small community, and most are involved in the production of agave and mezcal. The agave is traditionally cooked in an earthen pit oven, milled by horse-drawn stone tahona, and double distilled in a copper still. 100% of our profits from the sale of this expression go to support agave sustainability programs. We encourage you to savor each sip of this mezcal Tepeztate, knowing the time mother nature took to grow the agave and the hand-crafted skill that went into producing it. Mastro Mezcalero Roque Cruz
Region: Santa Ana Del Rio, Oaxaca, Mexico
Agave: 100% Wild Agave Tepeztate
Oven: Earthen pit
Fermentation: Wild yeast that exists in the microclimate environment
Milling: Tohona
Distillation: Twice, Alambique De Cobre (Copper)
Class: Joven
| PRODUCT NAME | Tomas Artesanal Tepeztate Mezcal |
| PRODUCT CODE | RBBA1000042631 |
| CATEGORY | Mezcal |
