Mezcal Machetazo Agave Cupreata 45% is our original and most complex Machetazo. This agave is found on the mountain slopes of the rio Balsas basin in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero. The high mountain slopes where this agave grows wild, is ideal for absorbing minerals giving way to a sweeter flavor unique to the Cupreata Agave, known locally as Maguey Papalote. The age of maturity for Cupreata Agaves varies, but generally occurs at any time from 7-15 years to ensure the ideal concentration of natural sugars and minerals in the heart of the agave, or piña.
 
SPIRT INFORMATION & CHARACTERISTICS
Mezcal Master - Adolfo Reyes Salmerón
State of Production - Guerrero
Town of Production - Petaquillas
Altitude - 1152 meters (3,782 ft)
Type of Mezcal - Young
Type of Agave - Wild Agave Cupreata
Production Process - 100% Hand-Crafted
Type of oven - Earthen, stone oven
Type of mill - Egyption mill
Fermentation - Wooden barrels
Distillation process - Copper distilled
Number of distillations - Two
Net Alcohol Content - 45%
Net Content - 750 mL
 
TASTING NOTES
Subtle hints of smoke and citric aroma, silky texture with herb and sweet citrus flavors from the agave with a subtle aftertaste of dark chocolate.