El Mito de Zaragoza
“Small batch mezcal created by artisanal hands with big ideas”
Background
El Mito de Zaragoza, or the ‘Myth of Zaragoza’ is born from local legends. Don Zaragoza is said to have entered an inter-dimensional portal carrying a bottle of mezcal to honour “those on the other side”. Here we are able to offer you a taste of mezcal worthy of “those on the other side”.
Hailing from Axaxacualco, a mezcal community in the state of Guerrero, it has twice received the gold medal from the Mexican Academy of Mezcal and Maguey (2020, 2021). Maestro mezcalero Don Rey David Castro is the third generation in his family to make mezcal and you can taste the inherited knowledge and skill in every drop.
Mezcal from El Mito de Zaragoza
Espadín
Specifications and Process
- Type of agave: Espadín
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 75cl and 25cl
- Location: Axaxacualco, Guerrero
- Maestro mezcalero: Rey David Castro
- Roasted: In and earthen pit with river stones
- Fermented: In a wooden vat
- Distilled: Twice in a copper still
Tasting Notes
The predominant notes are a green woody flavour with hint of minerals. Due to the climate and the soil of the region, this espadín also has a buttery flavour, similar to that of a cupreata mezcal.
