Founded in 2003, Del Amigo is the family-owned brand of maestro mezcalero Enrique Jiménez of Fidencio Mezcal. For this expression, Enrique uses a unique approach cooking half the estate grown agave using radiant heat for neutral flavor, while pit roasting the other half, offering extraordinary taste for an exceptional value.
MAESTRO Enrique Jiménez
AGAVE A. Angustifolia (Maguey Espadín) - Estate Grown - Puro Capon
ELEVATION 5250'
SOIL Mineral rich, rocky, well drained
CLIMATE Hot/arid
VILLAGE Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
OVEN/FUEL 50% Earthen pit with volcanic rock / black oak, 50% Dry radiant heat
MILL 50%Tahona 50% Roller mill
FERMENT Wild fermented, pine vats
DISTILLATION 2X 500 liter alembic of copper
NOTES
Aroma – Roasted agave, citrus
Taste – subtle smoke, black pepper, mineral
Texture – Rich, medium body, clean