Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Blend #4 Mariposa 88 700ML
Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Blend #4 Mariposa 88 700ML
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Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Blend #4 Mariposa 88
Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Blend #4 Mariposa 88 is a cask-strength, small-batch release of just 571 bottles, distilled entirely from fresh Java sugarcane juice harvested in the high cloud forests of Oaxaca. Crafted in Santa Maria Tlalixtac by the Krassel family, this expression relies on ambient wild-yeast fermentation in open pine vats, establishing a deeply agrarian and ester-rich foundation.
Blend #4 brings together a masterclass in dual distillation and four-cask maturation, uniting spirits distilled in traditional copper alembic pot stills and the proprietary continuous Krassel column still. One parcel matures for three years in new French oak before finishing for eleven months in ex-tequila casks; the second parcel rests for 38 months in ex-bourbon wood, followed by a ten-month finish in ex-Merlot barrels. Bottled unadulterated at cask strength without added sugar, artificial colorants, or chill filtration, Mariposa 88 captures pure cane terroir shaped by complex secondary wood grains.
Profile & Specifications
- Brand: Alambique Serrano
- Series: Vida Nativa
- Release: Blend #4 · Mariposa 88 (Limited Run of 571 Bottles)
- Category: Cask-Strength Single Agricultural Rum (Ron Agrícola)
- Base Material: 100% Fresh Java Sugarcane Juice
- Origin: Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxacan Cloud Forest, Mexico
- Fermentation: Ambient Wild-Yeast Fermentation in Open Pine Vats
- Distillation: Copper Alembic Pot Still & Krassel Column Still Cask
- Maturation: Parcel 1: 3 Years New French Oak + 11 Months Ex-Tequila Casks, Parcel 2: 38 Months Ex-Bourbon Wood + 10 Months Ex-Merlot Barrels
- ABV: 56.1% Cask Strength
- Volume: 700ml
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep coppery auburn with brilliant garnet highlights and slow, heavy tears clinging to the glass.
- Aroma: Intensely aromatic and layered. Initial notes of rich brioche and pan de muerto mingle with bright orange compote and tart red currant. As it opens, floral top notes of wild lavender surface alongside warm baking spices and the distinctive earthy cocoa butter richness of native rosita de cacao.
- Palate: Dense, oily, and commandingly full-bodied on the tongue at 56.1% ABV. Concentrated citrus marmalade, sweet buttered pastry, and dark stone fruit coat the palate before transitioning into vibrant herbal florality, crushed peppercorn, and gentle oak tannins from the wine and tequila cask finishes.
- Finish: Long, structured, and complex. Lingering nuances of dried berries, toasted oak, and lingering spice taper off into a clean, mineral-driven sugarcane sweetness with a touch of dry cacao.
Serving & Preparation Recommendations
- With Water: Adding 3 to 4 drops of room-temperature water unlocks the proof, relaxing the dense texture to release delicate aromatic lavender, warm baking spices, and a richer expression of the native rosita de cacao.
Signature Cocktail: Canada Martinez
A stirred cocktail designed to accentuate the spirit's tequila and red wine cask accents:
- 1.5 oz Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Blend #4 Mariposa 88
- 1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 barspoon Maraschino Liqueur
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with cracked ice. Stir until well-chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Express a wide swath of fresh orange peel over the top and drop it in as a garnish to heighten the citrus, tequila, and red wine wood accents.
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