Derrumbes Oaxaca Mezcal

Derrumbes Oaxaca is a perfect example of a mezcal from the Central Valley of Oaxaca. The agave is cooked in an underground stone pit using black oak to give a light smokiness, which complements the mineral and fruit notes of the Espadin agave from which it is crafted.The fermentation is naturally aided by the addition of pulque from the agave Americana before wild yeasts complete the 72-hour process. Derrumbes Oaxaca is twice-distilled in copper pot stills, the resulting liquid is 48% ABV and is rested for up to three months in large glass bottles.NOSEBig and bold, with delicate notes of jasmine, citrus, acacia honey, cracked black pepper and dark chocolate balanced on a rich and pungent base of varnished wood, petrol and oily cloths.PALATELively, with leather and wood smoke providing support for fresher and lighter flavors of citrus, raisins, pine needles, and sweeter and stickier notes of freshly cooked agave.FINISHFull and long, with sweet fruit and smoke carried through until the e