Calle 23 Tequila full story

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Read and discover the essence of Calle 23 Tequila Handcrafted from select blue agave plants in the sun-soaked highlands of Jalisco. Owner Sophie Decobecq invites all agave enthusiasts to savor this artisanal gem.Tequilana Weber from Los Altos JAL.
Each Expression is Fermented with a unique yeast, 2x distilled Stainless Pot w/Copper Coil , ABV: 40%.
ABSOLUTE BANGER!
FERMENTATION IS LIFE!
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BEÚ SPIRITS

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SHOP THE COLLECTION BEÚ Spirits is a Zurich & Berlin-based start-up that produces mezcal and agave spirits. The young company consists of six dedicated partners from Switzerland, Mexico, Germany, and Peru with a great love for mezcal and agave spirits. The products are traditionally made in Oaxaca, in the south of Mexico, by local maestros mezcaleros and also maestras mezcaleras.BEÚ [noun: b’eu]: Zapotec for the moon - the indigenous language of Oaxaca. BEÚ Spirits is a tribute to the cycles of nature and Mexican traditions.BEÚ Spirits places great emphasis on authenticity. This is why they support local traditions, respect the...

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Aguerrido

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Aguerrido is hands down the best example that is never too late to start something that is meaningful to yourself.A collective brand that is constituted by mainly elderly Maestros that each carry around 40 years of experience. It's a cheerful bunch that trust the leadership of Erika Menenses, a young woman that brings the spark to the table. Pushing any mezcal brand out of the state of Guerrero sets up a handful of challenges upon the already maneuvers one needs to go through to export mezcal. No stranger to violence, corruption and dead.  The name of the brand "AGUERRIDO" is a clear...

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Campanilla

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Located in the center of Mexico, San Luis Potosi provides a gateway to a handful of states and incredible environments, ranging from tropical forest to the semi-deserted lands of the Mexican Plateau. Here lies one of the most important mining settlements of the country and an incredible agave species - also subspecies - commonly known as Salmiana. With a longevity of up to 25 years, the Salmiana is amongst the most iconic agaves of Mexico. Their flowering stock reaches up to 20 metres at the end of its natural life and Mezcal production in the area is limited to wild...

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Tree Trunk Stills

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For most of the "civilized" world it seems like an outdated idea to continue distilling with archaic utensils such as a hollow tree trunk or Claypot. Nowadays there is much more precise, efficient, resilient stills like Copper, stainless still, to name a few.One (if not the most) important reason why people keep using this ancient technique would be that it tastes amazing!!. The interaction between the fermented juice being cooked with the carved tree trunk makes up for a one of a kind profile (a complex recipe if you will). Nevertheless producers are well aware that their trunk stills have...

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Damajuana Project

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Damajuana is modern take on hand made ceramic goods from Mexico with the traditional handmade technics that add individuality and a robust quality to every single item we bring exclusively bring to the market!
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