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El Buho Especial Pulquero

El Buho Especial Pulquero

Oaxaca

El Buho Especial Pulquero is a Joven mezcal produced from Agave Atrovirens, often mislabeled as Americana on the bottle. This Oaxacan spirit offers a reserved nose with pleasant sweet chalk notes and flavors reminiscent of graham cracker honey. The palate features fruity soul, mango, toffee, and coconut, avoiding the green funk typical of Salmiana. Bottled at 48% ABV, it delivers very little heat and a lovely finish. This unique arroqueno style is difficult to find but remains a distinct choice for those seeking subtle, sweet complexity without aggressive spice.

Category:Mezcal

Style:Joven

NOM:NOM-O110X

Origin:Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca

Cooking:

Distillation:Copper

ABV:48%

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Extraction:Tahona

Plant:Maguey Manso (Agave atrovirens)

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Flavor Profile

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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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El Buho Mezcal

About the Brand

El Buho Mezcal was founded by Jose Isaac “Pepe” Jimenez Mendez, who comes from a long line of mezcal producers, and TJ Steele, a Brooklyn-based chef. TJ and Pepe launched their mezcal brand with a mission to deliver a high-quality mezcal at an affordable price in an iconic bottle. El Buho Mezcal is a small batch mezcal that is made in the heart of Oaxaca.

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