Aguerrido Mezcal
Balancan Destilado
Balancan Destilado is a joven agave spirit from Lot PA001. It presents a clear appearance with aromas of raw agave, honey comb, and white tea. The palate offers sweet and sour notes alongside light bitterness and a peppery finish. Medium body characterizes this balanced distillate, which includes flavors of quince and green apple skin. Production is adequate yet complex, yielding a straightforwardly pleasant profile with a very long finish. The spirit demonstrates sufficient smoothness and harmonious balance throughout its structure.
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
Balancan is a collection of uncertified spirits from Mexico. Each spirit represents the traditional methods unique to that specific region. It’s sourced from small producers and designed to showcase the diversity of spirits across the country of Mexico.
