CUISH 2023 JABALÍ - FAMILY MONTERROSA | 500 ML

The maguey known as Jabalí, the Agave convallis, contains elevated amounts of saponins, the same natural compounds used for organic soap making, resulting in a challenging and very bubbly fermentation. This intimidating process continues into distillation with first -- and more than often -- second rounds yielding a liquid that is greenish in color and capped with a thick layer of soap-like foam. Often requiring a third distillation to fully clarify the mezcal. This means more space, time, and fuel is used to produce this very unique mezcal. 

PRODUCTION NOTES:

• Made by Felix Monterrosa Family
• 100% maguey Jabalí (Agave convallis )
• Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
• Roasted in truncated conical earthen oven 
• Tahona crushed 
• Fermented in open sabino wood vats with natural yeast using well water 
• Two distillations in Filipino style copper pot still  
• 48% ABV