Aguerrido Mezcal
5 Sentidos Espadilla – Amando Alvarado Alvarez
5 Sentidos Espadilla, Amando Alvarado Alvarez is a destilado de agave Joven from Santa María Ixcatlán, Oaxaca. This Rhodacantha spirit was distilled in April 2020 by producer Amando Alvarez. Hand-milled agave ferments and cooks in clay pots before distillation. The profile offers grape cotton candy, stewed plums, and sour taffy alongside black pepper. Subtle rawhide funk balances with vanilla and roasted agave sweetness on the palate. Silky textures lead to a finish marked by lingering dry heat and cocoa powder. Light smoke and mint appear on the exhale while tropical fruit flavors emerge later.
Category:Destilado de Agave
Style:Joven
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Origin:Santa María Ixcatlán, Oaxaca
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Distillation:Clay Pot
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Flavor Profile
Visual Phase
Color: Crystalline, very bright, with slight cold flashes could be perceived such as silver, very faint bluish or cold light gray under certain lighting conditions. Clarity: Clean and transparent, without impurities or turbidity.
Olfactory Phase
Aromatic profile with a combination of citrus, fruity, herbal and sweet notes. Aromas of pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit stand out, accompanied by apple yellow, mint and cinnamon, along with a sweet caramel note. The intensity aromatic is average, as is the alcoholic sensation.
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Taste Phase
Citrus and spicy taste profile, with defined flavors of mandarin, grapefruit and cinnamon, which provide a fresh and vibrant acidity. Sweet notes of pineapple are perceived and a sweetness reminiscent of caramel. Acidic flavors predominate, accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The alcoholic sensation is medium-low. The aftertaste shows an average persistence, dominated by citrus notes and fruity. Notes of pineapple, orange and lime are perceived. The alcoholic sensation and astringency is low, allowing the final notes to be expressed clearly and softness.
Read more🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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About the Brand
5 Sentidos (or Cinco Sentidos) is named after the five senses that their mezcaleros use to produce their agave spirits. The producers of this mezcal do not use any model machinery or tools, being guided only by their senses throughout the production process. The brand was launched by El Destilado restaurant in centro Oaxaca. The restaurant is known for it’s creative menu, unique cocktails, and exception agave spirits. The brand is a curated tour of Mexico with a wide range of expressions that are made by some of the best mezcaleros in the region. Cinco Sentidos is uncertified mezcal and is labeled as “Destilado de Agave”. Learn more about 5 Sentidos:
