Zinacantan, Agave Spirits from 100% Agave, Pitzometl 2023 (48.7%, 20cl)

Agave marmorata, also known as Tepextate in Oaxaca and Pitzomel in Puebla, is a rare gem native to Mexico, flourishing in a limited area of just 12,000 square kilometers across the states of Puebla and Oaxaca. Due to its increasing demand in the distillate market, the population of this unique agave species has rapidly declined.

This exceptional spirit is crafted by the skilled hands of Maestra Mezcalera Fabiola Torres-Monfil, using only the finest, wild-grown Pitzomel agave, harvested after 25 years of maturation. The production takes place in San Diego la Mesa Tochimiltzingo, situated at an elevation of 1,027 meters. The agave is roasted in a traditional truncated conical earthen oven, then hand-crushed with axes and machetes, with an electric shredder used to finish the process.

Fermentation occurs over 25 days in open pine wood vats, relying solely on natural wild yeasts. The spirit undergoes a single distillation in a Filipino-style copper pot still, using pure well water. The result is an exquisite distillate, boasting a robust 48.7% ABV, with only 63 liters produced in May 2023—a true rarity for connoisseurs of artisanal spirits.