Aguerrido Mezcal
Espina Roja Alto – Ariana Buendia
Espina Roja Alto, Ariana Buendia is a joven agave spirit from Rio de Parras. Inaequidens agave provides soft cheese, citrus, and green olive aromas with sea salt. Hand milling and Filipino distillation create creamy lactic notes on the palate alongside chives, tobacco, and sweet orange. Viscous weight balances delicate funk while salivating acidity leads to a clean burn with zesty tartness. This profile reflects the distinctive character of its Michoacán origin at 48% ABV and remains consistent with historic releases.
Category:Destilado de Agave
Style:Joven
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Origin:Rio de Parras, Michoacán
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Distillation:Filipino
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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
Espina Roja is the brand from mezcalera Ariana Buendia. She produces all of her mezcal using centuries-old techniques in Rio de Parras, Michoacán.
