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Cómplice Tepeztate

Cómplice Tepeztate

Oaxaca

Cómplice Tepeztate is a joven mezcal from Santa Maria Albarradas, Oaxaca. Epigmenio Martínez Pérez cultivates thirty-five-year-old Marmorata agave for this spirit. The tahona milling and copper distillation honor NOM-O420X standards. A vegetal, clean nose introduces a palate of fresh grass and berries. This expression captures the distinct character of the slow-maturing agave variety. The result is a solid, additive-free spirit reflecting its specific terroir and traditional methods. Each bottle showcases the raw ingredients used in this careful production process. The final product offers a direct connection to the land and the skilled hands that shaped it.

Category:Mezcal

Style:Joven

NOM:NOM-O420X

Origin:Santa Maria Albarradas, Oaxaca

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Distillation:Copper

ABV:47%

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Extraction:Tahona

Plant:Tepeztate (Agave marmorata)

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Flavor Profile

Certified by COMERCAM, Mexico's mezcal regulatory council
Citrus FruitsFruityFloralHerbalSpicedSweetness
Visual Phase

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

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

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.

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🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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About the Brand

The name of Cómplice Mezcal comes from a story. One night, a man learned of the existence of a legendary mezcalero who had the gift of capturing the essence of a person in the drops of mezcal. The man was determined to find the master. After a long period of searching, he finally found the legendary teacher. After talking for a long time, the master agreed to reveal his secrets, giving rise to a mutual complicity: whenever any of the descendants of the man found the teacher, he would teach him to capture the essence of a person in a mezcal in exchange for keeping the secret within the family. This is how, generation after generation, members of the family have maintained the unique flavor and secret of the mezcal: Cómplice Mezcal.

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