Pierde Almas Mezcal
Armadillo Negro Espadin, Madrecuishe, Bicuishe – Don Valente
Armadillo Negro Espadin, Madrecuishe, Bicuishe, Don Valente is a Joven mezcal. Angustifolia and Karwinskii agaves grow in Santa Maria La Pila, Oaxaca. Valente Angel García mills these hearts using a mechanical shredder. Copper stills distill the mash to create this clear spirit. The blend highlights distinct wild and cultivated agave profiles. Valente Angel García oversees the production in Oaxaca. The copper pot stills retain traditional methods while ensuring consistency. This expression remains unaged for a direct taste of the region.
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Extraction:Shredder
Plant:Espadín (Agave angustifolia), Karwinskii (Agave karwinskii)
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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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Armadillo Negro Mezcal
About the Brand
Armadillo Negro Mezcal is the house brand of Case Armadillo Negro, which is a restaurant in Oaxaca City. They bottle mezcal from various producers and mostly serve and sell the mezcal from the restaurant.
