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Exiliado Tobala-Tepeztate

Exiliado Tobala-Tepeztate

Oaxaca

Exiliado Tobala-Tepeztate is a mezcal ensamble from Oaxaca. This spirit combines Marmorata and Potatorum agaves under the guidance of producer Artemio Garcia Cruz. He mills the hearts using a traditional tahona stone before distilling them in copper stills. 3% ABV spirit rooted in San Dionisio Ocotepec. Ensamble denotes a blend of multiple agave species, either cooked together or blended post-distillation. This label exemplifies that multi-species approach with distinct regional character. The production reflects the diverse agave landscape of the designated territory. Each bottle carries the weight of specific terroir and method.

Category:Mezcal

Style:Ensamble

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Origin:San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca

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Distillation:Copper

ABV:48.3%

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Extraction:Tahona

Plant:Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), Tobalá (Agave potatorum)

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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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About the Brand

Mezcal Exiliado is sustainably produced by Artemio García, using traditional methods he learned from his father, maestro mezcalero Margarito García, a legendary producer. The carefully selected agave hearts are wood fired over volcanic rock, stone ground, fermented in pine barrels, and distilled twice in copper at a small palenque in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca.

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