Palenque Mezcal
ABOUT:
Palenque Mezcal is an artisanal brand dedicated to crafting purely traditional, completely additive-free agave spirits. Distilled in the revered valleys of San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, the brand is driven by a profound commitment to authentic purity and preserving the time-honored methods of the region's rural palenques. Under the expert guidance of Maestro Mezcalero Alberto Morales, Palenque Mezcal strictly avoids industrial shortcuts or artificial flavorings. They rely entirely on old-world craftsmanship: agave is slow-roasted for four days in underground stone pit ovens, naturally fermented in open-air wooden vats using wild native yeasts for five days, and double-distilled in classic copper pots. Proudly certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU), the brand focuses on delivering incredibly smooth, perfectly balanced spirits designed to serve as both a refined neat pour and a highly versatile foundation for premium cocktails.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
El Gran Palenque (Espadín Joven): The brand’s signature, additive-free flagship expression crafted from 100% Espadín agave that matures in the Oaxacan sun for 8 to 9 years before harvest. Engineered to offer the perfect harmony between sweet agave and earthy smoke, it boasts a famously ultra-smooth texture and a rich, buttery mouthfeel. The tasting profile is highly approachable, leading with notes of smoked agave, light earth, and delicate mineral undertones. It culminates in a long, elegant, and gently smoky finish that makes it ideal for sipping slow or mixing into a classic Mezcal Negroni.