Mezcal Baltazar Cruz Tepextate 70cl - Palenque

Palenque

Mezcal · 70 cl · 48.5% vol · Smoky, earthy, herbal notes

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Technical information
Producer Palenque
Type Mezcal
Aromatic profile Smoky, earthy, herbal notes
Ingredients Tepextate agave
Format 70 cl
Gradation 48.5%
Distillation method Distillation in copper pot still or traditional
Number of distillations 2
Variety Tepextate
Color Transparent
Consumption Neat, with lime and salt
Born in the ancestral lands of Oaxaca, the Mezcal Baltazar Cruz Tepextate is a precious artisanal expression of the Agave Tepextate variety, hand-harvested in the heart of a territory rich in traditions and biodiversity. This spirit is created through the expert process at the Baltazar Cruz palenque, where slow cooking in traditional stone ovens imparts a unique aromatic complexity, revealing balanced smoky and earthy notes.

On the palate, the Mezcal stands out for its full and enveloping body, with hints reminiscent of fresh grass, white pepper, and just a touch of floral notes, supported by a subtle mineral persistence typical of mature and wild agaves grown at high altitude. The mainly steel aging preserves the purity and intensity of the organoleptic characteristics of this rare and precious plant, offering a deep and authentic tasting experience.

Ideal to be enjoyed neat to appreciate every nuance, it pairs magnificently with traditional Mexican dishes such as mole or grilled meats, thus enhancing the harmony between territory, flavor, and culture. A spirit that tells the story and soul of its terroir with great personality.
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Palenque

Independent bottler

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Palenque.

Palenque (Palenque Spirits / Palenqueros project) is a bottling initiative that collects and markets 'Pure Single Palenque' — artisanal expressions of mezcal produced by palenqueros (mezcal masters) from the state of Oaxaca. The bottles highlight individual producers, are often bottled at natural strength and promote traditional methods and the absence of additives.
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Country Mexico
Region Oaxaca

Distillation

Artisanal pot still distillation (copper batch stills), typically double-distilled; often bottled at natural strength.

Ageing

Generally joven/unaged expressions; some bottles or batches may undergo brief resting in wooden containers depending on the product.

Raw materials

agave (Espadín) agave (Tobalá) agave (Tepextate) agave (Madrecuishe / Cuishe) agave (Tobaziche) agave (Mexicano) agave (Coyote)

Representative products

Mezcal Alberto Ortiz Espadin 70cl - Palenque Mezcal Alberto Ortiz Tobalá 70cl - Palenque Mezcal Baltazar Cruz Tepextate 70cl - Palenque Mezcal Gregorio Martinez Espadin 70cl - Palenque Mezcal Gregorio Martinez Madrecuishe 70cl - Palenque Mezcal Juan Hernandez Tobaziche 70cl - Palenque Mezcal Onofre Ortiz Mexicano 70cl - Palenque Mezcal Valente Garcia Coyote 70cl - Palenque

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