Erstwhile Henequén Mezcal (2018 Limited Edition)

A must-have for any serious mezcal collector. First mezcal made from the Henequén agave that is available in the US market. Only 397 liters made from the personal collection of the late mezcal producer Juan Hernández Méndez in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Smooth and savory.  Mineral and saline notes of clay and wet earth.  Reminds us of the smell of fresh rain in the Oaxacan countryside. Also the subtle fragrance and sweetness of corn meal, evoking fresh atole and tamales.  It is a smooth easy sipper, so the finish may surprise you: slightly spicy, with a tingly numbness that lingers on the tongue and reminds us of Sichuan peppercorns.     ABV: 45.0%