Aguerrido Mezcal
Santamaria Joven
Santamaria Joven is a Destilado de Agave labeled as Joven. Rosendo and Sofia Santamaria craft this spirit in Palpan, Morelos. They harvest Angustifolia agave for ten to fifteen years before milling it in a tahona. The resulting 40% ABV liquid remains unaged and clear. This category identifies spirits outside protected territories like mezcal or tequila. The producers use this designation to operate beyond legal boundaries. They decline formal certification while maintaining traditional methods. This approach distinguishes their work from regulated brands. The spirit reflects local heritage through simple production steps.
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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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Santamaria Mexcal
About the Brand
Mexcal Santamaria is an artisan-made mezcal from centuries old traditional methods that is naturally infused with fruit grown on the same land. Their bottles combine the classic smoky taste of roasted agave with a delicious twist of five different fruit infusions. With no artificial flavors, it’s only naturally-flavored with fruit.
