Santo de Piedra Mezcal
ABOUT:
Santo de Piedra Mezcal operates on a philosophy of "deliberate exception" and an "elegant rebellion against the ordinary." Crafted entirely by hand from a single domaine in the remote Oaxacan mountains, the brand approaches mezcal-making with a highly curatorial and intentional pace that refuses to be hurried. Their focus is deeply rooted in terroir, time, and the human touch. Through their stewardship program, "La Garde," Santo de Piedra is committed to long-term sustainability, utilizing plastic-free natural beeswax seals and actively transitioning to low-carbon sea freight. By observing rather than replicating, they craft ultra-premium expressions that preserve the integrity of the landscape, ensuring that no single agave species is overexploited and every bottle reflects a fleeting moment in time.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
The Rare Collection: The gateway into the Santo de Piedra universe. Unlike conventional mezcals, this expression relies on no fixed formula. Each limited release features a unique blend of rare, wild agaves paired with a carefully composed blend of endemic woods used for the roasting fire. Bottled at 41.5% ABV, this ever-evolving mezcal reveals a highly green and saline palate, carried by a distinct earthy freshness that the brand likens to "the first breath of soil after rain."
The Pastorale Series (x Massimo Bottura): An incredibly rare, culinary-driven collaboration with world-renowned Italian Chef Massimo Bottura that bridges the traditions of Oaxaca and Modena, Italy. Crafted from 100% wild Tepeztate agave, this expression is cooked and double-distilled using juniper wood—the exact wood traditionally used in Modena's acetaia to age Balsamic Vinegar at Osteria Francescana. Bottled at 43.5% ABV (with only 1,500 decanters produced), it is a masterful dialogue between two distant cultures, yielding a profound, harmonious depth.
Espadín Joven: The brand's foundational expression, crafted from mature Agave Espadín. It stands out with a uniquely bright and exceptionally fruit-forward profile for a mezcal, presenting vibrant tasting notes of fresh vine peach, guava, apricot, and grapefruit, rounded out by a smooth, peppery, and lightly smoky finish.