Palenqueros Alberto Ortiz Espadin Agave Spirit (750Ml)

Description

Palenqueros Alberto Ortiz Espadín is a single-palenque agave spirit from Bramaderos, in the Miahuatlán region of Oaxaca. Alberto Ortiz is a fourth-generation master palenquero. He works alongside his son Onofre, the fifth generation. Nothing here feels rushed. What you taste reflects the land, the agave and the way it is made.

Espadín agave is roasted in an earthen oven pit, which gives the spirit its smoke. The cooked agave is crushed by hand with a mesquite mallet in a stone canoe. It ferments for seven days in pine vats with only wild, ambient yeast. Distillation happens in a 350-liter copper pot still. The spirit is bottled straight from the still at 49% ABV. Only about 1,333 bottles came from this batch.

On the nose, you get gentle smoke, green grass and damp earth, with a light floral lift. The first sip feels juicy and lively. Sweet, milky agave leads, with ripe fruit behind it. The texture is smooth and slightly weighty. The finish is long and silky, with green agave and soft smoke that fade slowly.

Sip it neat and give it time to open. One ice cube will soften the edges if you prefer. It also brings real depth to agave-forward cocktails without getting lost.

If you enjoy traditionally made mezcal-style spirits with character and restraint, this bottle makes sense. If you lean toward light, sweet spirits, it may feel too bold for you.

Product Details

• SKU: 8000207058462
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 49%
• Origin / Country: Bramaderos, Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
• Type: Espadín Agave Spirit
• Brand: Palenqueros
• Agave: 100% Espadín
• Production: Pit-roasted, hand-crushed, 7-day ambient fermentation, copper pot still, bottled at still strength
• Recommended Pairing: Grilled meats, aged cheese
• Mixing Suggestion: Sip neat or use in agave-forward cocktails
• Taste Profile: Juicy sweet agave, ripe fruit
• Aroma & Bouquet: Gentle smoke, green grass, damp earth, light florals
• Smooth & Finish: Long and silky, green agave, soft smoke