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Farolito Papalometl

Farolito Papalometl

Oaxaca

Farolito Papalometl is a Joven mezcal defined by an herbal and vegetal profile. The nose presents buttery, leathery notes alongside warm campfire scents that suggest producer fermentation in hide. Palate flavors include nutmeg, canned peaches, quince, and bright habanero heat. The spirit enters softly before swelling into a complex herbal character with savory, oily undertones. Citrus oils and piloncillo sweetness balance the peppery finish. This batch offers a delicate yet thick texture with distinct fruit and spice elements that linger on the palate for a medium length.

Category:Mezcal

Style:Joven

NOM:NOM-O366X

Origin:Santa María Ixcatlán, Oaxaca

Cooking:

Distillation:Clay Pot

ABV:45.26%

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Extraction:Hand

Plant: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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Citrus FruitsFruityFloralHerbalSpicedSweetness

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About the Brand

Farolito Mezcal is the exported brand from the renowned In Situ Mezcaleria in Oaxaca City. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal bottled under the Farolito brand, are curated by mezcal legend Ulises Torrentera. Ulises has spent the last couple decades touring palenques of the different regions of Oaxaca and beyond. He is also the author of Mezcalaria and other emblematic books about Mezcal.

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