Nayaá Mezcal
ABOUT:
Nayaá Mezcal is a vertically integrated, single-estate brand that challenges the modern expectation that all mezcal must be intensely smoky. Operating out of a massive 400-hectare private estate in Pilcaya, Guerrero, Nayaá is crafted at one of Mexico's largest and most advanced certified artisanal distilleries. The brand bridges deep heritage with premium luxury positioning, maintaining total control over their product from seed to sip to ensure impeccable consistency. To achieve their signature "smokeless" and elegant profile, Nayaá eschews underground earthen pit roasting; instead, they slow-cook their mature agaves in above-ground brick ovens using hydrolysis. The cooked agave is then crushed with a traditional volcanic stone tahona, naturally fermented in white oak tanks, and double-distilled in copper pots. Fully certified, additive-free, and exceptionally clean, Nayaá is built to reveal the true voice of the agave and its specific terroir without the distraction of heavy campfire smoke.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Espadín (Premium): Billed as "The Balance of Origin," this expression is crafted from 100% estate-grown Agave Espadín (matured 6 to 7 years) and bottled at 40% ABV. Free from aggressive smoke, the nose offers gentle, clean aromas of citrus zest and light vanilla. The palate is exceedingly smooth and bright, revealing elegant layers of sweet cooked agave and a touch of white pepper, concluding with a crisp, mineral-driven finish.
Criollo (Ultra Premium): Marketed as "The Rarity of Time," this highly refined, artisanal expression is crafted to highlight the distinct, terroir-driven qualities of their Guerrero estate. Through Nayaá's signature smokeless brick-oven roasting, the pure, elegant, and complex natural sweetness of the rare Criollo agave takes center stage.
Cupreata (Prestige): Billed as "Strength of the Mountain," this luxury expression utilizes the prized Agave Cupreata, a species famously native to the Guerrero region. Meticulously double-distilled in classic copper pots, this premium offering delivers a profoundly complex, vibrant, and elegant tasting experience unclouded by heavy smoke or artificial additives.
Weber: A unique, award-winning crossover expression crafted entirely from 100% Blue Weber agave (the plant exclusively used for tequila) but produced following strict artisanal mezcal guidelines. Bottled at 40% ABV, it acts as a tribute to the classic Blanco style, offering soft vegetal notes, a smooth palate of white pepper and sweet agave, and a long, clean finish with subtle earthy undertones.