{"product_id":"don-amado-arroqveno-750-ml-1","title":"Don Amado Arroqueño Mezcal 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon Amado Arroqueño Mezcal\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artisanal Oaxacan mezcal crafted from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Arroqueño agave\u003c\/strong\u003e, a large and slow-growing maguey prized for its extraordinary concentration and complexity. Produced by the Arellanes family using generations-old methods, this distinctive 750ml expression combines caramelized agave, gentle smoke, ripe fruit, citrus, chocolate, espresso, and savory spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arroqueño agave used for this expression is grown around \u003cstrong\u003eSan Pablo Apóstol, Oaxaca\u003c\/strong\u003e, at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4,800 feet elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Arroqueño requires around \u003cstrong\u003e18 years to reach maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the plant considerable time to develop the sugars and complex flavors that define the finished mezcal. Unlike some scarce agave varieties, Arroqueño can be cultivated, allowing Don Amado to produce this distinctive expression from a renewable agricultural source. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction remains deeply rooted in traditional Oaxacan mezcal-making. Mature agave is halved and quartered before being \u003cstrong\u003eroasted underground for four days using guamúchil and mesquite wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. This slow earthen roasting develops rich caramelized-agave flavors and the restrained smoky character found in the finished spirit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cooking, the agave is macerated and fermented together with the bagazo in \u003cstrong\u003e1,400-liter pine vats using naturally occurring airborne yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fermented mash is then \u003cstrong\u003edouble distilled in traditional ceramic clay pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic technique closely associated with Santa Catarina Minas and the distinctive style of mezcal produced by the Arellanes family. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens with \u003cstrong\u003ecaramelized agave, leather, delicate smoke, and cooked yam\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, a supple texture reveals an unusually complex combination of \u003cstrong\u003equince, persimmon, lemon verbena, kaffir lime, chocolate, espresso, and savory spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mineral and roasted notes provide structure and continue through the lingering finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Don Amado's barrel-aged expressions, Arroqueño is \u003cstrong\u003eunaged\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the distinctive characteristics of the mature agave, earthen roasting, natural fermentation, and clay-pot distillation to remain at the forefront. It is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e46% ABV (92 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy \u003cstrong\u003eDon Amado Arroqueño Mezcal\u003c\/strong\u003e neat in a copita or tasting glass to fully appreciate its fruit, mineral, smoke, and savory complexity. A small amount of water can also help reveal additional aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Amado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arroqueño\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Artesanal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Arroqueño\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Pablo Apóstol, Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Destilería Real de Minas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germán Arellanes Arellanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4,800 ft \/ 1,463 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 18 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-Day Earthen Pit Roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guamúchil \u0026amp; Mesquite Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine Vats with Airborne Yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Distilled in Ceramic Pot Stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized agave, leather, soft smoke \u0026amp; cooked yam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quince, persimmon, lemon verbena \u0026amp; kaffir lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate, espresso \u0026amp; savory spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supple and concentrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, roasted, savory \u0026amp; lingering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48223810093301,"sku":"VWS_200419878","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0481\/7141\/files\/e2850e10-5117-11ec-a924-0ad4c51b643d_b8abe97e-14bb-4d95-a969-6a00c77a7be3.jpg?v=1780451105","url":"https:\/\/captaincaskwell.com\/products\/don-amado-arroqveno-750-ml-1","provider":"Captain Caskwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}