Pierde Almas Mezcal
Cruz de Diamantes Sierra Negra
Cruz de Diamantes Sierra Negra is a joven mezcal from Oaxaca. Producer Evelio Santos Vasques uses agave americana in Santa María Sola. Clay pot distillation and tahona milling define this specific batch. The spirit reaches fifty percent alcohol by volume in February 2024. Deep chocolate and champurrado notes characterize this distinct profile. This expression offers a welcome shift from common karwinskii distillates. Complex flavors invite careful attention during each tasting session. The batch number S003 confirms its unique production details. Each sip reveals layers of rich, dark cocoa undertones. The aroma remains grounded in traditional Oaxacan methods today.
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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
Cruz de Diamantes Mezcal is produced by 4th generation maestro mezcalero Evelio Santos Vásques in Santa María Sola, Oaxaca. The brand reflects the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication that goes into making ancestral mezcal. Each batch shows the passion that Evelio has for the entire process, from the germination of the agave through the bottling of the final product.
