Rezpiral Series 7 Alejandrina & Nicolás Hernández - Bilia Agave Spirit 750ML
Rezpiral Series 7 Alejandrina & Nicolás Hernández - Bilia Agave Spirit 750ML
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Rezpiral Series 7: Alejandrina & Nicolás Hernández - Bilia Agave Spirit
From Rezpiral’s coveted Series 7 archive comes a remarkably rare, micro-batch expression from the mother-and-son distilling partnership of Maestra Alejandrina and Maestro Nicolás Hernández. Crafting out of their palenque in San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca, this duo is highly respected for their meticulous technique and deep reverence for hyper-local traditions.
This specific release features Bilia (Agave macrocantha), a fascinatingly scarce and distinct agave variety known for its small, compact size, sharp spikes, and highly concentrated sugars. Because of the plant's limited yield, creating a pure Bilia spirit requires an immense amount of labor and patience.
Produced in February 2022, this hyper-limited run yielded a mere 250 liters. Alejandrina and Nicolás roasted the mature piñas in an underground stone pit oven, fermented the mash naturally with ambient wild yeasts, and double-distilled the liquid in a traditional copper alembic still. Bottled at a perfectly balanced 44.9% ABV, this unaged spirit offers an incredibly pure look into a rare piece of Oaxacan biodiversity.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Sharp, bright, and intensely focused. It opens with an electric burst of green citrus peel, kaffir lime, and fresh lemongrass. As it sits in the glass, a deep, rustic foundation emerges, showing notes of wet gravel, white pepper, and a very clean, integrated pine-wood smoke.
- Palate: Crisp and beautifully balanced. At 44.9% ABV, the spirit glides onto the tongue with a silky texture that delivers immediate flavors of sweet roasted agave, crisp green apple, and fresh culinary herbs like mint and tarragon. Mid-palate, it leans into a dry, chalky minerality with a subtle touch of salinity.
- Finish: Medium-long, exceptionally clean, and refreshing. The fruit and herbal notes fade gracefully, leaving behind a persistent, elegant echo of river stones, bright ash, and a final, pleasant wave of sweet agave nectar.
The Rezpiral Ethos:
Rezpiral operates as an independent bottling project and a proactive social enterprise. By ensuring fair-trade commerce and routing project earnings directly into community-managed agave nursery initiatives, Rezpiral works closely with independent maestros like the Hernández family to sustain their artistic autonomy, protect biodiversity, and secure the ecological future of Oaxacan spirits.
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What is the difference between Tequila & Mezcal?
Tequila is a type of mezcal, much like how scotch and bourbon are types of whiskey.
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.
One of the most noticeable differences between tequila and mezcal is their flavor. Tequila is typically smooth and subtle, with hints of fruit and spices, while mezcal has a more complex, smoky flavor that comes from the roasting of the agave hearts before they are fermented and distilled.
Another difference between the two spirits is their production process. Tequila is typically made using modern industrial methods, while mezcal is often produced using traditional techniques that have been passed down for generations. This can give mezcal a more authentic, artisanal character.
In general, tequila is considered to be a more refined and sophisticated spirit, while mezcal is often viewed as a more rustic and traditional drink. Both are popular in Mexico and are enjoyed around the world, so the best way to decide which one you like is to try them both and see which one suits your tastes.
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