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Burrito Fiestero Cenizo (Ancestral)
Burrito Fiestero Cenizo (Ancestral) is a Joven mezcal from San Nicolas, Durango. Juan Manuel Conde produces this spirit using Durangensis agave aged fourteen to sixteen years. The process involves hand milling and distillation in a Duranguense still under NOM-O316X. This expression captures the raw character of the agave without wood contact. 2% reflects its unaged nature and traditional production methods in Oaxaca’s neighboring state, offering a distinct profile. Each bottle showcases the unique terroir of Durango through careful selection and precise execution by the producer.
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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
Mezcal Burrito Fiestero hails from the mountainous State of Durango. The company has an agave reforestation campaign called “ONE FOR ONE” where they plant one maguey Cenizo per bottle that is produced, essentially planting 10 times more than what they use. They also play an important role in the sustainable development of San Nicolas, Durango by becoming the biggest jobs provider of the region. Learn more about Burrito Fiestero in our blog post The Maguey Spirits of Hacienda de San Jose Acevedo
