Gente de Mezcal
ABOUT:
Gente de Mezcal ("We are Mezcal People") considers its spirits to be true cultural treasures that preserve the authentic flavors of the Mexican Pueblo. Working with the perspective of mezcal-producing communities at the forefront, the brand is dedicated to honoring ancestral knowledge. Their award-winning spirits are produced in small, respectful lots that maintain local-scale production while highlighting the distinct variety and specific terroir of each crop.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Espadín: Described as "greeting the diminishing storm," this mezcal floods the palate with a floral fan. It starts out electric with a nip of macho chili on the tip of the tongue, then rhythmically softens to build up notes of velvety caramel, fading smoothly like a burnt plain into the sunset.
Coyote: Known as a "serendipitous Solteco embrace in the highlands." On the nose, citric, caramelized plantain vapors rise from a bed of charcoal. The first taste brings out damp, earthy fruits, and as it lingers on the tongue, the deep but subtle caramel heat of roasted arboreal oils shines through.
Tepeztate: Referred to as "Amazon's nightcap." The nose is light, floral, and perfumed, but the palate is lively, flirting between the sweet, refreshing joy of thyme and a soft bitterness. Newly dried bird's beak chilies carry strength throughout, leaving pepper to crackle in a slightly hoppy aftermath.
Coyote: Known for its heavy, oily viscosity and wild nature, this expression is light on the nose with soft notes of baked earth. The palate is incredibly bold and mineral-forward, revealing flavors of baked rye bread, dark chocolate, slate, and a spicy hint of red chilies.
Tepeztate: Revered by the brand as "the healer," this expression acts as a subtle medicinal ally. It provides cool, refreshing herbaceous breaths, distinct mineral tones, and bright, restorative hints of citrus.
Tobalá: Likened to an "old family's seasoned stew pot" and crafted by a fifth-generation master. It smells like a humid jungle after the rain. Made from the wildest of agaves, it comes on strong with herbal tones and a deep, lasting, savory flavor reminiscent of a simmering home-cooked beef broth, brightened by a delicate touch of rosemary.