Light and easy drinking sake named after Japan's colorful koi fish that represent good fortune and luck. This sake represents the combination of vibrant colors, patterns, and shimmering scales that have earned Japanese koi fish the moniker "living jewels"...
Agave Madrecuixe is one of several varieties in the Agave Karwinskii family. Between the different sub-varieties, there are different ratios of stalk to piña, which can affect the final flavor. The starches in the stalk are structured differently, ...
Emigdio Jarquín's palenque is based in Miahuatlan among the rolling hills two and a half hours due south of Oaxaca City. A specialist in the Espadín varietal of agave, he roasts the piñas for 5-7 days, which is on the longer side compared to other mezcaleros in the region. After crushing the agave with a large cement tahona, Emigdio distills in a 300L copper refrescador, similar to a copper alembic still, which essentially allows for two distillations in the same pass. Mezcal Vago has been on a decade-long tear and the brand has become a force among mezcal fans. With the addition of Emigdio to their stable of mezcaleros, Vago's future looks very bright.
Made by mezcalero Aquilino Garc?a L?pez in Oaxaca, Mezcal Vago Elote takes two Mexican staple products: corn and agave. It is produced from Espadin agave, and the 100% agave spirit is then infused with toasted corn. Traditionally, this type of mezcal woul...