Fósforo Mezcal
ABOUT:
Fósforo Mezcal (whose name translates to "match" or "flame") is a premium, women-led spirits house born from a partnership between founders Lisa Detwiler and Jim Cramer, and fourth-generation master mezcalero Aarón Alva Sánchez alongside his wife Mariana Hernández. Proudly produced outside of Oaxaca in the rugged, high-elevation terrain of Huehuetlán el Grande, Puebla, the brand has helped put Poblano mezcal on the map. Fósforo is highly dedicated to the notoriously difficult-to-cultivate Tobalá agave (often called the "king of agaves"). Aarón uses his lifelong expertise in sustainable agave farming to grow these plants for 8 to 15 years before harvesting. Utilizing artisanal methods—cooking the piñas in underground earthen pits for up to 8 days, fermenting naturally in open-air wooden vats, and double-distilling in copper—Fósforo yields exceptionally refined, highly approachable mezcals that are intentionally less smoky and presented with the luxury of a fine cognac.
WEBSITE:
https://fosforospirits.com/mezcals
MEZCALS OFFERED:
Tobalá (Joven): The brand’s unaged, crystal-clear expression serves as a pure showcase of the prized Tobalá agave. It is a highly nuanced and evolving sipping mezcal. It presents an inviting nose with pronounced aromas of ripe fruit, bell pepper, sweet honey, and wet stone. On the palate, it delivers a deeply complex, floral character that finishes with a subtle, remarkably smooth smokiness.
Tobalá Penca: A completely unique, first-of-its-kind expression in the US market. Instead of aging in wood barrels, this spirit is aged for one to three months in small glass carboys alongside a freshly roasted agave penca (leaf). This innovative process gives the spirit a brilliant amber hue and a deeply savory profile without the influence of oak. The nose reveals layers of young leather, butterscotch, spices, and lemongrass. The palate explodes with sweet floral notes and toasted nuts, leaving a lingering, full-bodied mouthfeel with mellow smoky undertones.
Ensamble: Thoughtfully crafted as the ultimate cocktail mezcal, this blend marries the floral depth of wild Tobalá with the vibrant, fruit-forward minerality of Espadilla (a cultivar cousin of the popular Espadín native to Puebla). It perfectly balances light, elegant smoke with a highly complex profile of bright citrus, early springtime aromatics, papaya, white pepper, and pear skin. Its rich texture and earthy foundation make it an exceptional sipper and an unmatched base for an elevated margarita.