Rezpiral Series 9 Reina Sánchez - Pulquero Agave Spirit 750ML
Rezpiral Series 9 Reina Sánchez - Pulquero Agave Spirit 750ML
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Rezpiral Series 9: Reina Sánchez — Pulquero Agave Spirit
This highly singular release from Rezpiral Series 9 shines a spotlight on the exceptional talent of Maestra Mezcalera Reina Sánchez, who crafts her spirits in San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca. Reina is widely respected for her meticulous technique and her dedication to traditional, ancestral practices, bringing a bright and distinct character to every batch she distills.
For this expression, Reina works with Agave Pulquero (Agave salmiana), a massive maguey traditionally famous for producing pulque, the ancient Mexican fermented sap beverage. When distilled into a spirit, Pulquero is celebrated for its unique, deeply savory green profile. The giant plants require up to 12 to 15 years to mature, developing dense sugars and a complex structural character. Reina roasts the piñas in an underground conical stone pit, crushes them, and allows them to undergo a slow, natural fermentation with wild, ambient yeasts in open wooden vats. Following a careful double-distillation in a traditional copper alembic still, she captures an unaged spirit that bursts with unusual lactic notes and intense botanical complexity.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Strikingly vibrant and wonderfully unconventional. It opens with an intriguing hint of sourdough starer and tangy, lactic yogurt before opening up into bright notes of green pepper, fresh pine needles, celery root, and a soft, clean woodsmoke.
- Palate: Crisp, complex, and intensely herbal. The texture is velvety, carrying bold flavors of cooked green vegetables, raw honey, and fresh mint. Mid-palate, it turns deeply savory, revealing notes of green olives in brine, black pepper, and a rich, damp-earth minerality.
- Finish: Long, crisp, and beautifully balanced. The initial savory punch mellows into a clean, enduring finish highlighted by lime zest, a touch of anise, and a lingering, stony dryness.
The Rezpiral Ethos:
Rezpiral functions as an independent bottling project and a pro-active social enterprise. By prioritizing fair-trade practices and routing a percentage of sales back into community-managed agave nursery initiatives, Rezpiral works closely with independent maestros like Reina Sánchez to sustain both their family legacies and the ecological future of traditional Oaxacan distilling.
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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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Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.
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