LOPEZ REAL MEZCAL
Founded in 1956 by the grandfather of Maestro Mezcalero Antonio Lopez, Lopez Real is a family-operated distillery in Santiago Matatlán Oaxaca for six decades. Their mezcal is made with estate grown maguey espadín (a. angustifolia) in a certified artisanal production.
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ESPADIN
ABOUT
This artisanal mezcal starts with estate grown Espadin is harvested at maturity by hand. It’s ideal for both cocktails and as an everyday sipping mezcal.
TASTING NOTES
Exotic fruits and sweet agave, it’s light on smoke and has a clean finish.
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Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
Mezcalero: Familia Lopez
Region: Valles Centrales
Maguey: 100% Espadin
Agave Species: Agave Angustifolia
Age of Maguey: 7- 10 years
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Class: Mezcal Artesanal
Oven: Conical Earth Oven, 4-6 Days
Extraction: Tahona
Ferment: Pine wood with ambient yeast, 2-6 days
Still: 2x Copper
Adjustment: Well Water
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45%
MADRECUIXE
ABOUT
This artisanal cuishe, a member of the Karwinskii family, is an example of the wild harvested expressions that Lopez Real release in limited amounts.
TASTING NOTES
Bright and herbaceous with hints of mint, dill and sweet green pepper. Some spice at the end is balanced by a creamy body.
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Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
Mezcalero: Familia Lopes
Region: Valles Centrales
Maguey: Madrecuixe
Agave Species: Agave Karwinskii
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Class: Mezcal Artesanal
Oven: Conical Earth Oven, 4-6 days
Extraction: Tahona
Ferment: Wood tina, ambient yeast, 2-6 days
Still: 2x Copper
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45%
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