Mezcal Las Garrafas
ABOUT:
Mezcal Las Garrafas is an ultra-premium, luxury brand founded in 2012 that celebrates the exquisite expressions of Mexican heritage, seamlessly merging ancestral distillation craft with spectacular artistry. Translating to "The Carafes"—a nod to the traditional glass vessels historically reserved to store and share a family's finest spirits—the brand is deeply inspired by pre-Hispanic mythology. Each of their artisanal expressions is named after a revered animal from Mexican folklore, serving as a profound homage to the region's wildlife and cultural history. Working closely with master mezcaleros across Oaxaca, Las Garrafas relies on small-batch, time-honored methods. Their meticulous production involves slow-cooking agaves in underground conical earthen ovens lined with river bluestone, crushing the roasted hearts with heavy oak mallets or traditional stone tahonas, naturally fermenting the mash in wooden vats with pure spring water, and executing precise double or triple distillations in copper and clay. The brand is also known for uniquely resting its premium spirits in darkness in glass vessels—a technique inspired by ancient Oaxacan tomb offerings—to naturally harmonize and elevate the final flavor profile without the influence of wood.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Mono Azul (Blue Monkey): The brand’s most approachable and vibrant expression, crafted from 100% Agave Espadín. It features a bright and welcoming nose of fresh citrus peel, sweet roasted agave, and a gentle whisper of wood smoke. On the palate, it delivers a remarkably smooth and beautifully balanced profile with notes of juicy grapefruit, light cocoa, and soft earthy spices, concluding with a clean and refreshing finish.
Quetzal: A beautifully refined ensamble crafted from Agave Arroqueño and Espadín, produced in Santiago Matatlán and bottled at 40% ABV. Named after the magnificent bird revered by ancient cultures, this mezcal offers a fresh, aromatic bouquet of ripe tropical fruits, wildflowers, and subtle botanical herbs. The palate is elegant and nuanced, presenting a delicate dance of sweet agave nectar, red berries, crisp minerality, and a soft, lingering smokiness.
Serpiente Rosada (Pink Serpent): An exquisite, limited-production artisanal mezcal crafted entirely from wild Agave Tobalá. True to its noble origins, this spirit is highly aromatic, opening with captivating scents of wild honey, warm cinnamon, and dried rose petals. The mouthfeel is exceptionally velvety, bursting with luxurious flavors of caramelized stone fruit and rich earth, finishing with a refined, sweet tobacco note that is remarkably smooth and long-lasting.
Máscara de Xaguar (Jaguar Mask): The ultra-premium crown jewel of the Las Garrafas portfolio, bottled at 40% ABV. This incredibly complex masterpiece is a rare ensamble of Espadín, Arroqueño, and wild Tobalá agaves. It undergoes a rigorous triple-distillation process (first in copper, second in a clay pot, and third in copper) to ensure absolute purity and a profoundly soft texture. The nose is an intoxicating blend of dark chocolate, rich baking spices, and deeply roasted agave. On the palate, it is luxurious, full-bodied, and decadent, offering deep layers of dried dark fruits, warm cinnamon, and earthy minerality, culminating in an exceptionally elegant, velvety finish.