Amarás Reserva Especial Arroqueño Mezcal Ancestral

Slow-maturing Arroqueño agave anchors this ancestral mezcal from Amarás in Oaxaca. The production follows earthen-pit roasting with natural open-air fermentation and clay-pot distillation. Released joven, it sees no aging before bottling. The agave and clay remain central to the liquid's character. This Reserva Especial is bottled at 43% ABV in a 700 mL format.

Wet clay and ripe tropical fruit join roasted agave on the nose. Green herbs and soft earthy smoke follow. The palate brings cooked-agave sweetness, cacao, and roasted pepper over wet-stone minerality. Its texture is rounded and slightly rustic. Herbs, minerals, and white pepper linger through a long finish with gentle smoke.

Let a room-temperature pour rest briefly in a small glass, copita, or veladora. A few drops of water lift the fruit and herbs. Serve alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano.