Campanilla

christian schrader

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

christian schrader

For most of the "civilized" world it seems like an outdated idea to continue distilling with archaic utensils such as a hollow tree trunk or Claypot.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

christian schrader
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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NIXTA Cocktails

christian schrader

Jilo Old Fashioned INGREDIENTS .5 parts Nixta Licor de Elote 2 parts Abasolo El Whisky de Mexico 3 dashes Angostura® Bitters Glassware: Rocks Glass Garnish: Lemon and Orange Twist DIRECTIONS Add Nixta, Abasolo, and bitters to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until cold and diluted. Zest citrus over rocks glass and add fresh ice. Strain drink into glass, roll zest into attractive curls and lay garnish atop the ice.     Nixta afternoon INGREDIENTS 1.5 parts Nixta Licor de Elote 4 parts Cold Brew 1 part Cream (Optional) .25 parts Rich Simple Syrup Glassware: Rocks Glass Garnish: Grated...

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La Venenosa Tabernas

christian schrader
Post about La Venenosa Raicilla Tabernas.
Microbatch production in permanent rotation, presenting diversity of the stateof Jalisco in style of Distillation, Agave species, regions and technique of Maestros taberneros. A dive one must do if you wish to understand agave spirits.
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