{"product_id":"rey-campero-tepeztate-artesanal-mezcal-200ml","title":"Rey Campero Tepeztate Artesanal Mezcal 200ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRey Campero Tepeztate Artesanal Mezcal 200ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA journey into the wild heart of Oaxaca.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sftequilashop.com\/collections\/rey-campero-mezcal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRey Campero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Tepeztate Artesanal Mezcal, in this compact 200ml bottle, offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the most revered and complex wild agave spirits. Tepeztate (Agave marmorata) is a giant, slow-maturing maguey that can take up to 20-30 years to reach harvest. It grows on rocky, near-vertical cliffs, demanding immense skill and patience from the tlachiqueros. This struggle against nature creates a mezcal of unparalleled depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRey Campero, meaning 'King of the Countryside,' embodies the artisanal traditions of Candelaria Yegolé, a small village in Oaxaca’s Sierra Sur. The production process is meticulously traditional: wild agaves are roasted in subterranean earthen ovens, crushed by a stone tahona (mill), fermented in open-air wooden vats using only natural airborne yeasts and local river water, and double-distilled in copper pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small bottle packs the same intense and wild experience of the full-sized version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Highly expressive and complex, bursting with sweet vegetal notes like green and white pepper, alongside distinct hints of banana leaf and coriander seed. Fresh-cut grass, wildflowers, and a subtle salinity are underpinned by the characteristic aroma of the wild Tepeztate itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: The entry is rich and smooth, with a delicate balance of sweetness from cooked agave. The intense, green vegetal notes from the nose translate directly, offering a multi-layered profile of roasted chili, garden vegetables, and exotic fruits. A persistent minerality, akin to slate and river stone, provides structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Exceptionally long and evolving, with a harmonious return of white flowers, yellow pepper, and a stimulating kick of Sichuan peppercorn and jalapeño heat. The finale is clean, earthy, and lingering, a true reflection of the challenging terrain where the agave grew. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRey Campero Tepeztate is a mezcal for connoisseurs and those seeking a wild, profound flavor journey. It is best enjoyed neat at room temperature to fully unlock its layered complexity and intense spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the 200ml size to explore this single-varietal masterpiece, perfect for comparison tastings or a unique gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the unfiltered story of agave with Rey Campero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Francisco Tequila Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55460510728360,"sku":"7503018107134","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/9764\/6760\/files\/ReyCamperoTepeztateArtesanalMezcal200ml.png?v=1777576267","url":"https:\/\/sftequilashop.com\/products\/rey-campero-tepeztate-artesanal-mezcal-200ml","provider":"San Francisco Tequila Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}