The Rums of Mexico: Toquecito (Pedro Andrés + Jorge Nájera) 700ML
The Rums of Mexico: Toquecito (Pedro Andrés + Jorge Nájera) 700ML
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The Rums of Mexico: Toquecito (Pedro Andrés + Jorge Nájera)
The Rums of Mexico: Toquecito (Pedro Andrés + Jorge Nájera) is an extraordinary high-proof expression that serves as the spiritual successor to the iconic Melaza con Muck. Bottled at a robust 51.1% ABV, this limited three-barrel blend highlights complex pot still distillations crafted using traditional Mexican dunder and muck techniques, elevated by a subtle touch (un toquecito) of intentional maturation.
The blend brings together two distinct components: two barrels of pot still dunder rum aged for two years in ex-bourbon casks and then rested for 11 months in open-top glass demijohns, along with a third barrel of pot still rum distilled with young muck and aged for five months in an American oak ex-rum cask. The result is a vibrant, funky, and beautifully structured rum that bridges raw agricultural funk with refined wood character.
Profile & Specifications
- Series: The Rums of Mexico
- Expression: Toquecito
- Producers: Pedro Andrés + Jorge Nájera
- Category: Pot Still Mexican Rum (Blended)
- Distillation: Copper Pot Still (Distilled with Dunder & Muck)
- Aging & Component Breakdown: Barrels 1 & 2: Pot still rum with dunder, aged 2 years in ex-bourbon casks + 11 months in open-top glass demijohns. Barrel 3: Pot still rum with young muck, aged 5 months in American oak ex-rum cask
- ABV: 51.1%
- Volume: 700ml
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Warm golden amber with bright copper reflections and heavy, clinging legs along the glass.
- Aroma: Bold, tropical, and delightfully complex. Prominent aromas of grilled pineapple and vibrant cherry slushee lead the way, underpinned by an intriguing, ester-rich hint of carpenter's glue and dark cherry skin.
- Palate: A balanced intensity coats the tongue with a dense, oily weight. Rich notes of crystallized brown sugar and creamy almond butter merge with tart cherry slushie and the rich, caramelized depth of over-baked pineapple upside-down cake. A persistent, comforting warmth builds across the mid-palate.
- Finish: Long, warming, and well-structured. The rich sweetness tapers off gracefully into a slightly dry finish accented by a crisp, refreshing hint of menthol.
Serving Recommendations
- Neat: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn or copita glass to appreciate the full intensity of the dunder funk and complex barrel interactions.
- With Water: A few drops of room-temperature water soften the 51.1% ABV, lifting the sweet tropical fruit and nut butter notes while opening up the ester profile.
- Cocktails: A powerful foundation for high-proof rum cocktails, making a standout Ti' Punch, Jungle Bird, or an adventurous twist on a classic Mai Tai.
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