Real Minero is considered by many to be one of the best Mezcal producers in the world. The family has been making mezcal for several generations in Santa Catarina Minas, and they are known both in Mexico and abroad for creating some of the best bottles available. All of their mezcal is produced in small terracotta stills, and is left to rest in glass for several months before bottling, giving the mezcal a much softer character. In addition to creating great spirits, they also have one of the largest and most diverse sustainable agave reforestation programs. With the help of the community, they were able to rescue several agave varieties that were previously thought to be extinct.
Real Minero Mezcal in four different expressions in 35 cl bottles:
- Barril. This is an ancestral mezcal, so the agave used is hand ground and distilled in small terracotta pots. This style of production has been around for centuries and uses absolutely no modern equipment. Notes of moist earth, ginger and vanilla. Long, fresh and persistent finish, slightly acidic with red fruits and black pepper.
Agave type: Karwinskii Zucc (Barril).
Range: Wild Agaves.
Distillation system: Clay Pot (terracotta alembic).
Region of production: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.
Master Mezcalero: Edgar Ángeles Carreño.
Alc. 53.0%
- Pechuga. Distilled with chicken breast, citrus, fruit and seeds. Notes of cinnamon and anise, light and soft, very well balanced, notes of dried fruit and poultry, sweet and generous finish. Unique for special occasions.
Type of Agave: Angustifolia Haw (Espadin).
Range: Distilled with “Pechuga”, chicken breast (Gallina Criolla), citrus fruits, fruit and seeds.
Distillation system: Clay Pot (terracotta) (3 distillations).
Region of production: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.
Master Mezcalero: Edgar Ángeles Carreño.
Alc. 53.09%.
- Espadín. A young Mezcal from the Real Minero range, made with Espadín agave, one of the most common varieties used in the production of agave spirits. This lot was produced with the Ancestral method and part of this Mezcal is still aging in the Palenque Real Minero, it will be destined for bottling in the near future. Notes of plum and banana, combined with classic smoky elements that spread on the palate, savory touches of mint and sweet chocolate.
Type of Agave: Angustifolia Haw (Espadìn).
Range: Cultivated agaves.
Age of the plant: 10 years.
Type of oven: conical ground log.
Type of yeast: native (spontaneous).
Distillation system: Clay Pot (overlaid terracotta alembic), double distillation.
Region of production: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.
Master Mezcalero: Edgar Ángeles Carreño.
Grade Alc. 52.3%.
- Ensemble Espadin Largo. An ensemble of wild Largo agave and cultivated Espadin agave. This mezcal has been sold in Oaxaca for many years and is available in limited quantities in other markets. It is traditionally produced in Santa Catarina Minas and is distilled twice in the characteristic terracotta pots of Real Minero. Both agaves used in this mezcal are part of Real Minero's massive sustainability program.
Agave type: Angustifolia Haw (espadin) and Karwinskii Zucc (wide).
Range: blend of cultivated and wild agaves.
Distillation system: Clay Pot (terracotta alembic).
Region of production: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.
Master Mezcalero: Edgar Ángeles Carreño.
Alc. 53.5%.
