El Jolgorio Tepeztate

Oaxaca, Mexico|

El Jolgorio Tepeztate

Oaxaca, Mexico|

Agave Tepeztate is possibly the most interesting agave, due to its extremely long growing period. It can take between 25-35 years for the agave to reach maturity and only grows in the wild. It prefers to grow on steep grades and can often be found hanging horizontally out of mountain cliffs. Due to its wide leaves, it captures more water and has a large, swollen piña. The resulting mezcal is unparalleled in complexity.

Type

Mezcal

Variety

Artesenal

ABV

48%

Volume750 mL
Country of OriginOaxaca, Mexico
SKU: e19bb9061707 Category:

About This Brand

Mezcal forms an important part of rituals, ceremonies, and festivities in villages in our homeland of southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. These celebrations - also known as Jolgorios - always involve mezcal, a drink that spans cultures and bonds families. Fifteen unique El Jolgorio Mezcals are made from different species and varieties of rare agaves by master distillers in remote villages in the Central Valleys region of Oaxaca. Each El Jolgorio label signifies a different agave variety, with each tiny batch released in sequentially numbered editions. Due to the scarcity of wild agaves and the company's commitment to sustainability, the batches rotate, meaning each new edition might be produced from different regional producer within the network of mezcaleros. The label for each consecutive edition bears the name of the mezcalero, village, age of agave at harvest, and number of bottles produced, to connect the drinker with the place of origin and the families behind the spirit.