EL DESTILADO
Mexico
El Destilado are independent bottlers and importers. Brought together by a keen obsession for exploring new places, tastes and aromas, they aim to highlight spirits that fall outside the normative categorisation.
They work with small, independent distillers to source, import and bottle, rare spirits from across the world for inquisitive bartenders and consumers alike.
In a world where support and desire for traceability and ethical trade is paramount, El Destilado have begun to pioneer a unique method of sourcing previously untapped supplies of small scale liquid.
Wild Ferment Rum
Style Rum
Region Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca
Variety Saccharum Officinarum, Var. Java Raw Cane Sugar
ABV 41.5%
Producer Isidoro Krassel Peralta
Production The cane sugar is grown at 800-1400m. The high altitude causes the Java sugar cane varietal to have a longer growth cycle (around 18 months) than at sea level. The low temperature, especially at night also results in a slower fermentation process (all wild yeast), giving the finished product it’s own distinct flavour and aroma profile.
A gas powered Trapiche Mill is used. Fermentation lasts 120 hours and distillation is processed using a 8 plate Column Still.
Tasting Note Notes of apricots, ripe banana, cut grass alongside creamy lactic hints.
Size 70cl
Pierna di Borrego
Vintage 2021
Style Pechuga Mezcal
Region Rio de Ejutla, Oaxaca
Variety A. Potatorum
ABV 45.8%
Producer Lucio Bautista
Production Made from 6 years old Agave plants cooked for 72 hours. The Agave is mashed in a Tahona, Yoke drawn, followed by a 6 hour fermentation in Sabino tanks with spring water. Distillation in Copper Pot Stills. As this is traditional Pechuga style Mezcal, the spirit is re-distilled with orange, papaya and sheep’s leg.
Tasting Note Roasted orange, dried mango and smoky earthy notes lend to floral and coriander hints.
Size 50cl
Mexicano
Vintage 2021
Style Mezcal
Region San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca
Variety A. Rhodacantha
ABV
Producer Alejandro Ramirez
Production The 7 year old Agaves are cooked for 72 hours, fuelled with Encino Oak and Humache. These are then mashed in a horse drawn Tahona. This is fermented for 8 days in Sabino tanks with Spring Water. The mash is then distilled in a mixture of copper and clay pots.
Tasting Note Notes of pine and grapefruit peel blend in with savoury leather and bitter cacao. Gentle, herbal and citrusy.
Size 50cl
Coyote
Vintage 2021
Style Mezcal
Region Rio de Ejutla, Oaxaca
Variety A. Americana
ABV 46.4%
Producer Lucio Bautista
Production Agaves cooked for 72 hours in Mesquíte, Huamuche and Zauz fire. The plants are mashed with a Yorke drawn Tahona. Fermentation for 8 days in Sabino tanks with Spring Water. Distillation in 312L cooper pot stills.
Tasting Note
Size 50cl
Azulin
Vintage 2019
Style Mezcal
Region San Javier Xoxocotlan, Oaxaca
Variety A. Tequilana
ABV 57.1%
Producer Leodigario Hernández
Production From 10 years old Agave plants, mashed by a horse drawn Tahona. The plants are cooked for 72 hours in a Encino and Ocote fuelled fired. Fermentation takes place in Sabino tanks with local Well water for a duration of 8 days. Distillation is processed in 147L clay pots.
Tasting Note
Size 50cl
Sierra Negra
Vintage 2018
Style Mezcal
Region San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca
Variety A. Americana
ABV 48.2%
Producer Pedro Hernández
Production Made from 15 years old Agaves cooked on a 72 hour Encino and Mesquíte fire. The plants are mashed on a horse drawn Tahona and fermented for 7 days in Sabino tanks with Spring water.
Tasting Note A round, oily and spicy style with savoury aromas of tobacco, cacao and cinnamon.
Size 50cl
Jabali
Vintage 2021
Style Mezcal
Region Santa Maria Zoquitlan, Oaxaca
Variety A. Convallis
ABV 46.9%
Producer Ranulfo Altamirano
Production Ranulfo Altamirano is not a grower but instead buys wild Jabali Agaves, which is difficult to work but can provide extremely rewarding results. From 12 year old agaves cooked on fire of Encino and Mesquite. The plants are mashed in a horse drawn Tahona. Slow fermentation in Pino tanks for 6 to 8 days. Distillation takes place in 1000L copper stills.
Tasting Note Dried lime notes, jasmine, bergamot and fresh nettles. Really fragrant, fresh and herbaceous.
Subtle and complex.
Size 50cl
Tepextate
Vintage 2021
Style Mezcal
Region San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca
Variety A. Marmorata
ABV 48.9%
Producer Alejandro Ramirez
Production Made from 18 years old Agaves cooked on a 72 hour Encino and Huamuche fire. The plants are mashed on a horse drawn Tahona and fermented for 8 days in Sabino tanks with Spring water.
Tasting Note Rich and spiced with notes of charred wood, nutmeg, hazelnuts and vanilla.
Size 50cl