Maguey Melate Lechuguilla
Produced by: Dolores Gonzalez Torres
The master Dolores Gonzales Torres is the finest producer of mezcal in Chihuahua. The Lechugilla agave (little lettuce) is endemic to the Chichuchuan desert, although the term may cover a number of unclassified plants. Don Dolores is famous in the very geekiest of geek circles in mezcal. His product is exceptional and noted for being extremely intensely flavored. This miniture batch of mezcal was harvested when the plants, which grow wild, were about 7 years old. Roasted in the ground for five days and crushed by hand axe, the fermentation occurs in a mixture of stone and clay vats with well water. After 6 days of natural fermentation, it was double distilled and adjusted with heads and tails. Expect wild savory and funky aromas.
The Producer
Celebrating craftsmanship, tradition, and sustainability. Maguey me late (muh-gay may lah-tay) literally translates to “agave makes my heart beat” – it represents our love for this spirit, tradition, and region.
Our mission is to preserve and promote traditional agave spirit production methods, culture, and family owned palenques in a value-packed way that serves as an opposing force to the faster-cheaper economy.
As mezcal is rapidly discovered around the world, it’s very challenging for consumers to fully grasp exactly what it is, where it comes from, and how to fully enjoy its many nuances that make it so unique and exciting. This ultimately makes it harder to fully appreciate artisanal mezcal and easier for big business to exploit the opportunities offered by mass-produced industrial mezcal.
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