Aguerrido Mezcal
Aguerrido Cupreata Pechuga de Gallina – Don Refugio
Aguerrido Cupreata Pechuga de Gallina, Don Refugio is an Aged in Glass agave spirit from Tetitlán de la Lima, Guerrero. Refugio Calzada Hernandez produces this Cupreata mezcal using copper distillation and shredder milling. The lot presents fruity papalote aromatics with subtle acetone notes and heat on the nose. Savory flavors of chicken broth and roasted agave balance sweet powdered sugar and earthy undertones on the palate. Green pepper heat and dried herbs linger on the finish, creating a vegetal profile reminiscent of creamy green chile sauces. The protein remains undetectable in this solid and straightforward pour from April 2022.
Category:Destilado de Agave
Style:Aged in Glass
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Origin:Tetitlán de la Lima, Guerrero
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Distillation:Copper
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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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Aguerrido Mezcal
About the Brand
Mezcal Aguerrido is a brand that comes from the heart of the state of Guerrero, one of the least represented mezcal producing states due to the difficulties with narco-traffickers in the area. The brand is a union of maestros mezcaleros from Chilapa, Guerrero including Don Refugio, Don Ciro (R.I.P.), Don Tomás, Don Benigno, Dona Gabina, y Don Antonio.
