Despite its long ageing, this minimum 30-month blend is not overtly sweet or oaky; it has a drier style, which is full of spice and character from its highland terroir. Cooked agave is present with a fine mixture of dried fruits, almonds and roasted coffee. There is a subtle and masked fudginess reminiscent of dark cocoa that emerges from the depth in its long and slightly dry finish.

Year of launch: 2014 Village: San Luis Del Río, 900 masl - Palenque = distillery Family: Velasco Maguey: Espadín common name 8 to 9 years, only maguey from the region, cultivated Agave: Angustifolia Haw Cocking: underground conical oven with river stones and dead wood, tepehuaje, quebrache, bonin Milling: Tahona pulled by Pepe the Horse Fermentation: open/natural in wooden vats using indigenous yeast Distillation: double (ordinario the first) in copper pot still, traditional Arabic style Proofing: well water