La Luna Mezcal Chino + Bruto

Chino is the local name for cupreata. Bruto refers to wild-growing inaequidens. La Luna brings these two Michoacán agaves together in a small-batch ensamble, cooking, fermenting, and distilling them through traditional regional methods. The pairing draws on the character of the Michoacán highlands. Bottled at batch strength, this mezcal is 48.5% ABV.

Fresh green herbs and wet stone frame roasted agave on the nose, with smoke in the background. Cooked-agave sweetness meets black pepper and citrus peel on the palate. Bruto adds a rustic vegetal depth beneath those brighter notes. The long finish leaves dried herbs, gentle smoke, and a persistent mineral character.

Start with a room-temperature pour in a copita or small tumbler. A few drops of water soften the warmth and reveal more earth and minerals. It also suits a Mezcal Negroni or Oaxaca Old Fashioned.