Agua Del Sol Mexicano Raul Garcia Mezcal

From Maestro Mezcalero Raúl Garcia, this batch is made entirely of the wild agave varietal known as Mexicano. Mexicano agave spirits tend to have rich, complex flavors - savory, sweet, vegetal, and fruity, and this batch is a prime example of that profile. This is a Mezcal for the bold, with big aromas and flavors. One of the first sensations we noticed was a lovely duality of sweet and savory aromas: fresh cut poblano pepper, barbecue sauce, melon skin, and a bright resounding ripe pineapple note. The first sip blasts off with intense flashes of spice and smoke enveloped by a blanket of sweet candy-like agave. After the initial flash of intensity, minerality settles across the palate with a lingering note of smoke. A slightly tannic and herbal finish accentuates the green peppercorn and draws you in for another sip. After sitting in the glass a few minutes a second visit offers layers of tropical fruits like mango and pineapple as a counterpoint to more savory hints of leather and dark cocoa. The finish of sweet smoke, volcanic rock, and green pepper leaves the lips tingling. This Mexicano batch lends its self to parings including grapefruit slices, crisp jicama with fresh lime and chili, dark cocoa, and the perennial favorite -  corn chips and salsa!