Los Danzantes Arroqueno Mezcal

Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca, supplies the slow-maturing Arroqueño agave for this Los Danzantes mezcal. Production combines stone milling with clay pot distillation. The agave and those traditional methods form the foundation of a spirit with floral, vegetal, and earthy character, alongside fruit, spice, and cocoa.

Ripe mango and banana leaf lead the nose. Earth, cacao, light caramel, and gentle spice follow. The palate has a creamy, buttery texture, carrying toasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, and bitter dark chocolate. Pear and herbal sweetness add another layer. Cocoa, spice, and subtle vegetal notes linger on a long, warm finish.

Serve neat at room temperature, with orange slices and sal de gusano alongside. Pair with roasted mushrooms, grilled vegetables, or Oaxacan mole. Aged cheese, creamy goat cheese, and dark chocolate with sea salt offer other accompaniments.