Neta Arroqueño & Sierra Negra Capón Ensamble 750ml
Neta Arroqueño & Sierra Negra Capón Ensamble 750ml
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Neta Arroqueño & Sierra Negra Capón Ensamble | Nicolás García Vásquez
This is a truly special and collaborative expression, the Neta Arroqueño & Sierra Negra Capón Ensamble, distilled by Maestro Nicolás García Vásquez in Logoche, Miahuatlán. This spirit is a testament to the traditional socio-cultural and economic relationships between agave growers and distillers.
The two rare Agave americana varietals, Arroqueño and Sierra Negra, were carefully grown and capón-harvested, meaning their flowering stalk (quiote) was cut to retain all sugars and nutrients in the piña (heart). This process maximizes the agave's complexity and richness. They were harvested six months after their flowering stalks were cut in October 2022, when they were eight years old. Though grown in Ejutla on rocky white limestone soil, the growers returned the mature agave to Logoche for the craftsmanship of Nicolás and his family.
Distilled twice in copper pot stills in November 2022, this complex ensamble was meticulously composed from a careful mix of heads, hearts, and a high-proof cut of tails. This powerful, high-proof release clocks in at 52.3% ABV.
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Tasting Notes: Arroqueño & Sierra Negra Capón Ensamble
- Aroma: Immediately rich, savory, and deep. Dominated by earthy tones of black tea leaves, tilled soil, and slightly burnt caramelized onion. Lighter, brighter notes of sweet clover and dried apricot from the Arroqueño, with a gentle, smoky charred citrus peel note.
- Flavor: The palate is huge and expansive, coating the mouth with a complex mix of sweet and savory. Core flavors of roasted sweet potato and pumpkin pie spice give way to a wave of herbaceous tarragon, eucalyptus, and dried oregano. The Capón status offers a rich intensity of dark leather and cacao nibs, highlighting concentrated sugars and complexity.
- Mouthfeel: robust and textural, with a heavy, chewy oiliness. Despite the 52.3% ABV, the high proof is integrated and delivers a powerful, clean, sustained warmth. This richness is a direct result of the highly concentrated agave heart.
- Finish: Exceptionally long and drying, leaving behind lingering notes of cigar box, mesquite wood smoke, and a lasting mineral-salt tanginess that compels another sip.
Producer: Nicolás García Vásquez
Maguey: Arroqueño & Sierra Negra (Capón)
Region: Logoche, Miahuatlán
Distillation: 2x in Copper Pot Stills
ABV: 52.3%
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Tequila and mezcal are both types of agave-based spirits that are popular in Mexico, but there are some key differences between the two. Tequila is made exclusively from the blue agave plant, which is primarily grown in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, about 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara. Mezcal, on the other hand, can be made from any type of agave plant, and is often made using traditional, labor-intensive methods.
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