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Leyendas Maguey Tobasiche

Leyendas Maguey Tobasiche is produced by young Mezcalera Doña Maria Garcia Santana in the community of Miahuatlan, Oaxaca.

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Cost:$$$
Brand:Leyendas Mezcal
Mezcalero:Maria Garcia Santana
Maguey:Tobaziche
Agave:Karwinskii
Distillation:Refrescador
Style:Joven
State:Oaxaca
Town:Miahuatlán
ABV: 47.5%
Age of plant: 10 years
Website: https://mezcaldeleyendas.com/, opens in new window

About this mezcal

Leyendas Maguey Tobasiche is produced by young Mezcalera Doña Maria Garcia Santana. The agave used in this mezcal were harvested with the authorization of the local community in the wild at about 10 years of age. The agaves’ quiote were cut in advance of harvesting to concentrate the sugars in the heart of the agave. The gorgeous maguey tobasiche is one of the many sub-varietals of Agave karwinskii which is cultivated in the rolling hills of Miahuatlan. Once harvested, the agave is roasted in pit ovens over a mixture of oak and mesquite wood. It is then fermented in Cypress and Pine vats for 5 days. This mezcal is produced with a single distillation on alembique copper stills with refrescadera.

Leyendas Mezcal

Mezcal de Leyendas (previously labeled as Mezcales de Leyenda) believes they can improve some of the most marginalized communities in Mexico. They implement the best fair trade practices where they work, and they have many efforts in agave sustainability. Their mezcals come from the different mezcal-producing states. They also have some special edition, small-batch mezcals. The brand also releases the Pelotón de la Muerte line of mezcals.

In 2021, the brand (under Artisanal Distillates, LLC) raised money via the StartEngine platform at a $32.7 million pre-money valuation.

Member rating

4.5 out of 5

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El Dawg

El Dawg

227 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars1 year ago

Lote: L1/22
Candied sweetness on the nose – banana runts, sweet tarts – very inviting! Follows through in taste with some definite heat and a punch. More banana runt notes. Overall soft and nuanced enough to keep you coming back for more with a welcomed sweetness throughout. Solid!
Review #182

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