Animas Papalometl Mezcal

Ánimas Papalometl is made from 100% wild Oaxacan Papalometl variety of agave. This is a very rare agave and one of our favorites. It starts with delicious notes of citrus blossom and yellow tropical fruits such as mango, and pineapple. The notes of fresh-cut grass and herbs are reminiscent of the local vegetation and mountains. The palate starts with a warm and friendly sensation that is accented by an orange citrus presence. That is followed by subtle notes of maple and toasted almond with a delicious mint and caramel aftertaste that goes beautifully with this Mezcal’s rich flavor.

Ánimas Mezcals are made from 8 year old agave plants that are cooked in underground ovens with local firewood for a period of 5+ days. This creates a beautiful amber color with captivating aromas and flavors. After the agave is taken out of the oven and left to cool, it is crushed in a huge ancient horse-drawn stone mill (tahona) , allowing the juice to be extracted. Then the fiber, pulp and juice are placed in wooden vats where a slow, natural fermentation takes place. Finally, the remaining juice is placed into copper pot stills to distill in two stages, extracting the pure soul of the agave and resulting in a beautiful Mezcal with each drop.

48% ABV