Mezcal de Leyendas Cementerio Mezcalero

About Mezcal de Leyendas Cementerio Mezcalero

Mezcal de Leyendas Cementerio Mezcalero honors an old tradition, originating in small communities, where the best of mezcals are matured in glass containers underground and only unearthed for special family celebrations. Created by Maestro Mezcalero Don Guadalupe Pérez, this artisanal mezcal blanco was aged for 9 months in a glass demijohn three feet under ground. The process begins with fresh local stream water while the Agave americana sahuayensis are cooked in a conical lava rock pit for 4 days before open-air fermentation in wooden oak tanks and distillation in copper alembic stills. The result are sweet, aged flavors and buttery notes with a touch of mild smoke, rounded by a long finish.

Mezcal de Leyendas is focused on bringing artisanal mezcals using rare and unique agaves from different regions within Mexico. Instead of focusing on one particular type, their aim is to use the most prevalent agaves from each region allowing them to guide the consumer across the entire DO of mezcal. These are sourced from diverse regions, highlighting the local terroir as well as showcasing the skills of local Maestros Mezcaleros. Each region ― be it Durango, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, or San Luis Potosi ― features one master producer of mezcal.

But they do far more than just that. In 2005 they opened the first Mexico City establishment that only sells artisanal mezcal helping spark the boom we see in mezcal today. They organize festivals and work to help the industry grow, educate, and take part in projects that deal with sustainability and fair trade ― both crucial aspects of securing a bright future for the famous Mexican spirits.

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