Desolas Mezcal Blanco
750ml | 21% ABV
$47.99
Mezcal is understood to be the sacred gift of the sun, the “sol.” This relationship of the sun and the earth and a spirit that still must be produced in a slow and initial way, artisanally, un-industrialized. The mezcalero for Desolas is descended from a long line of producers that have been crafting mezcal for over a century. The painstaking process results in a joven blanco mezcal with a fresh botanical aroma and just a gentle kiss of smoke. Neat or in a cocktail or served on ice with an orange or grapefruit slice.
Latin American
Design Award
for Spirit
2021
Desolas, produced in San Luis Potosi, is an artisanal mezcal made from 100% Salmiana agave. Salmiana agave, or green maguey, is also known as the “green giant” due to its enormous size. This low-yielding variety, which takes 25 years to mature, requires careful handling in well-drained, sandy soil. Its grassy, herbal and botanical character are a product of the arid air and chalky soil of San Luis Potosi. Since in this region the pinas are not cooked underground, but in above ground “hornos,” you will find a mezcal with a lower smoke aroma and the fresh character shines through with particular grace.
