{"title":"MEZCAL","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #CCD2D0;   \/* pale cool grey — extracted from Casamigos Mezcal (IMG 18aad733) *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #2D4241;   \/* power color — dark slate-teal-green (frosted bottle), extracted *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #0C171B;   \/* deep lowlight — near-black teal *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMezcal is a Mexican agave spirit, and the broad family that tequila belongs to — the old saying goes \"all tequila is technically mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila.\" Where tequila uses one agave and steam ovens, mezcal can be made from dozens of agave species and roasts the hearts in underground wood-fired pits, which is where its smoke comes from. It is centred on Oaxaca, made mostly as unaged joven, and governed by its own council, the CRM, under NOM-070. This is the home for mezcal in the vault; for its blue-agave cousin, see our tequila pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eWhat Mezcal Is\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA Mexican \u003cstrong\u003eagave spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally \u003cstrong\u003epit-roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e — the broad family that includes tequila.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003edozens of agave species\u003c\/strong\u003e (espadín is ≈90%), unlike tequila's blue Weber only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esmoke\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from roasting the agave in underground wood-fired pits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFrom a \u003cstrong\u003enine-state Denomination of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eOaxaca\u003c\/strong\u003e the heartland; certified by the \u003cstrong\u003eCRM\u003c\/strong\u003e under NOM-070.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThree production categories: \u003cstrong\u003eMezcal · Artesanal · Ancestral\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% agave\u003c\/strong\u003e, most often unaged (\u003cstrong\u003ejoven\u003c\/strong\u003e), often bottled at ≈45–48% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003ePit-Roasted, Many Agaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTwo things set mezcal apart from tequila: the plant and the fire. Mezcal can be distilled from any of dozens of agave species — cultivated espadín most of all, plus wild tobalá, tepeztate and madrecuixe — where tequila is restricted to blue Weber. And the agave hearts are roasted in underground pits over wood and hot stones, which gives mezcal its smoke; tequila steams its agave in ovens instead. How that's done is written into law as three categories — Mezcal, Artesanal and Ancestral — from more industrial to strictly clay-pot traditional. Smoke level, worth knowing, is a style choice, not a measure of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eHow It Drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eMost mezcal is bottled joven — unaged — and often at a higher proof than tequila, so the agave and smoke stay front and centre. The tradition is to sip it neat and slowly at room temperature rather than shoot or mix it, letting the agave, the smoke and the maker's method show. The label usually names the agave and the state, which is the best guide to what's in the glass. For the steam-cooked, blue-agave side of the family, compare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003etequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-sellers\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat's pouring most\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat Defines Mezcal\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:6px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eThe spirit\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny of dozens of species — espadín ≈90%, plus wild tobalá, tepeztate, madrecuixe (vs tequila's blue Weber only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditionally underground wood-fired pits → the smoke (ovens\/autoclaves allowed for the industrial category)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNine-state Denomination of Origin, Oaxaca the heartland; CRM\/NOM-070 certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcal · Mezcal Artesanal · Mezcal Ancestral (legal production-method tiers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eMake-up \u0026amp; strength\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpirit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% agave (no \"mixto\" category as in tequila)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost often joven (unaged); reposado and añejo exist but are less common\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNOM range 35–55%; often bottled ≈45–48% (higher than tequila)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNames the agave species, state, category and lot number under the CRM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eMezcal is the agave family's wilder, smokier branch — for its blue-agave cousin and the aging ladder, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003etequila category\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMezcal's interest sits with the agave and the maker: single-village and single-agave bottlings, wild varieties like tobalá or tepeztate that take decades to mature, and Ancestral production distilled in clay pots. Because most mezcal is unaged, what's in the glass is the agave, the roast and the still — there's nowhere to hide. The marks worth reading are the agave species, the state, the production category and a CRM\/NOM number; condition still matters, so store bottles upright, cool and out of direct light. A bottled mezcal does not change with time the way a barrel-aged spirit would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow Mezcal Is Made\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMezcal begins with mature agave — often grown or foraged over many years — whose hearts, or piñas, are harvested and roasted. In the artisanal and ancestral traditions this is done in conical underground pits lined with hot stones and wood, where days of roasting both convert the agave's starches to sugar and lend the smoke mezcal is known for. The roasted agave is then crushed — by a stone tahona, a mill, or in the ancestral method a wooden mallet — fermented (often with wild yeast in wood, stone or clay), and distilled, in copper or, for ancestral mezcal, wood-fired clay pots. NOM-070 sorts this into three categories — Mezcal, Artesanal and Ancestral — by how traditional the method is, and the CRM certifies the result, with the agave species, state and category shown on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured under controlled conditions, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships — including a check that each tequila carries a NOM number and, where stated, the \"100% agave\" mark. For the details, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe provenance and authenticity checks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003esecure vault storage and concierge\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we ship and store\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between mezcal and tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are Mexican agave spirits — the old line is that \"all tequila is technically mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila,\" though today they're governed as separate Denominations of Origin. Tequila must be made from blue Weber agave, mostly in Jalisco, with the agave steam-cooked in ovens; mezcal can be made from dozens of agave species, is centred on Oaxaca and eight other states, and roasts the agave in underground wood-fired pits — which is where its signature smoke comes from. They also answer to different regulators: the CRT and NOM-006 for tequila, the CRM and NOM-070 for mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is mezcal smoky, and how should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe smoke comes from roasting the agave hearts in earthen pits over wood and hot stones before fermenting and distilling — a step tequila skips. Smoke level is a production choice rather than a mark of quality: espadín tends smokier, while some agaves stay savoury and herbal. Most mezcal is bottled joven (unaged) and often at a higher proof than tequila, so the agave and smoke lead; it's traditionally sipped neat and slow, at room temperature, with the agave and state usually named on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/mezcal#collectionpage\",\n      \"name\": \"Mezcal\",\n      \"description\": \"Mezcal — a Mexican agave spirit, traditionally roasted in underground wood-fired pits, which gives it its smoke. Unlike tequila (blue Weber agave only), mezcal can be made from dozens of agave species (espadín ≈90%), is centred on Oaxaca within a nine-state Denomination of Origin, and is certified by the CRM under NOM-070. 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It is made from 100% wild Cenizo agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave durangensis\u003c\/em\u003e) that matures roughly 12 to 15 years in the state of Durango, roasted in underground earthen pit ovens and distilled in copper pot stills the traditional palenque way. The matte black ceramic decanter is handcrafted by Mazahua artisans, and its colorful beaded cap is made by Wixárika (Huichol) artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA certified mezcal, not a tequila — produced in Durango under CRM regulations from wild agave rather than cultivated blue Weber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wild Cenizo agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave durangensis\u003c\/em\u003e), requiring 12–15 years of natural maturity before harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgave traditional underground earthen pit roasting over volcanic rock and wood, producing a highly approachable, soft smoke profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented native wooden vats and processed via copper pot distillation under the artisanal palenque method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte black ceramic decanter executed by Mazahua artisans, topped with a custom beaded cap by Wixárika (Huichol) hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus and herbal notes with green olive, cooked agave, and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with peanut, brown sugar, honey, wood, and dark chocolate elements over a base of ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long finish carrying a gentle wisp of mineral smoke rather than a heavy, over-charred note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.90rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDurango accounts for only a tiny fraction of total global mezcal production, making a wild Cenizo expression from this terroir a distinctive presence on any backbar. Its low-smoke entry is highly approachable for traditional tequila sippers, while the decanter shares total collector lineage with the main line. Examine it alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Guerrero mezcal release\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-san-luis-potosi\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe San Luis Potosí expression\u003c\/a\u003e on our specialized \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emezcal shelf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClase Azul México (Durango Estate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcal — Artisanal Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Wild Cenizo (\u003cem\u003eAgave durangensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12–15 Years Natural Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% to 44% ABV [Verify per specific bottle label]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasting Process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderground Earthen Pit Oven (Volcanic Rock \u0026amp; Local Wood fire)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Yeast in Wooden Vats (~8–10 Days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Distilled in Copper Pot Stills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecanter Art\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-thrown Matte Black Ceramic (Mazahua Artisans) + Hand-beaded Cap (Wixárika \/ Huichol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Authority\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified Mezcal D.O.C. (CRM \/ NOM-070 Framework)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml [Verify for exact shop SKU format]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurango, Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Durango decanter stands apart from the core tequila collection through its textured matte black clay finish, showcasing an embossed central flower medallion and traditional sun motif. The cap represents an intensive artistic collaboration, hand-decorated with precision geometric beadwork by Wixárika (Huichol) tribal artisans. Because each cap and clay element is entirely manually driven, no two examples exhibit identical patterning, retaining maximum secondary-market collectible asset value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis production relies strictly on wild-harvested maguey Cenizo endemic to the arid terrain of Durango. Pit-roasting over volcanic rocks infuses a subtle, volcanic terroir without masking the native botanical agave properties. Fermentation relies completely on airborne wild yeasts inside uncovered timber tanks. Following the traditional palenque protocol, double-distillation takes place in small artisanal copper stills, prioritizing a smooth mouthfeel over intense heavy smoke distillates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIs Clase Azul Durango a tequila?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a certified artisanal mezcal. It is produced from wild Cenizo agave plants native to the state of Durango, utilizing underground pit roasting rather than the steaming protocols reserved for the brand's blue agave tequilas in Jalisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003eHow should this mezcal be served?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eWe suggest enjoying it completely neat at room temperature in a traditional wide copita or small clay tumbler. Adding two to three teardrops of room-temperature distilled water will expand the herbal clove signatures without throwing off the texture of the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clase Azul Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45793968848930,"sku":null,"price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/preview_1.jpg?v=1781805668"},{"product_id":"clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero","title":"Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #C5B281;   \/* gold medallion \/ cap gilding *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #04737A;   \/* jade-teal body power color *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #083C3F;   \/* deepest jade-teal matte ceramic lowlight *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClase Azul Mezcal Guerrero is the brand's second mezcal, from the state of Guerrero. It is an artisanal spirit made from 100% wild Papalote agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave cupreata\u003c\/em\u003e), roasted in underground pit ovens with volcanic rock and Guamúchil firewood and distilled in a copper still, which gives it a bright, herbaceous, lightly smoky character. The jade-teal ceramic decanter is a tribute to the women of Guerrero, topped with a cap of lacquered hummingbird motifs that takes artisans up to ten days to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA certified artisanal mezcal expression, not a tequila — sourced from the coastal mountain microclimates of Guerrero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eForged from 100% wild Papalote agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave cupreata\u003c\/em\u003e), taking up to 15 years to achieve peak maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAgave slow-roasted for 3 to 4 days in subterranean pit ovens utilizing volcanic rock and native Guamúchil firewood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDouble-distilled in traditional copper stills, developing a highly elegant, low-smoke botanical footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEncased in an opaque, jade-teal ceramic vessel honoring ancient Mesoamerican eternity themes, fitted with an artisanal lacquered cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapefruit zest and crisp fresh-cut wood, layers of wild rosemary, toasted peanut, and delicate butter floral lifted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex ocean salinity, damp seaweed, and lemon juice leading into black pepper spice and warm tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, clinical, and clean, concluding with a soft, trailing thread of woodsmoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBecause the Guerrero region yields an incredibly minimal percentage of Mexico's global mezcal output, wild Papalote distillates represent an elite tier of allocation. Its fruit-forward, approachable style behaves as a natural extension for collectors of premium highland tequilas. Position it symmetrically beside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-durango\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Durango mezcal release\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-san-luis-potosi\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour San Luis Potosí mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e on our dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emezcal shelf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClase Azul México (Guerrero Palenque)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcal — Artisanal Tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Wild Papalote (\u003cem\u003eAgave cupreata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12–15 Years Growth Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% to 42% ABV [Varies strictly by specific batch stamp]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasting Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderground Stone Pit Ovens (Volcanic Core + Guamúchil Timber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Copper Still Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecanter Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted Jade-Teal Matte Clay; Olinalá-style lacquered cap (Hand-burnished over 10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified Mezcal D.O.C. (CRM \/ NOM-070 Framework)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml [Standard US format allocation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuerrero, Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe Guerrero edition is framed as a cultural tribute to the indigenous heritage and legacy of the region's women. The signature jade-teal hue mirrors the sacred stone representations of historical lineage, while the cap functions as a standalone piece of decorative art. Handcrafted using ancestral Olinalá lacquering techniques, artisans manually apply raw pigments to build complex hummingbird designs over a 10-day timeline. To preserve the structural authenticity of this collection piece, we verify the gold centerpiece flower medallion and outer tracking cases on every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAgave cupreata thrives solely at specific high altitudes along mountain ranges. The harvested pinas are slow-cooked under dirt pit configurations lined with localized volcanic boulders. Guamúchil logs provide an exceptionally clean, sweet combustion heat, generating an elegant profile distinct from the dry, dense charcoal smoke common in central valleys. Following ambient air fermentation in open timber vats, the mash is double-run inside precise copper setups to protect the high-ester herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhy does Clase Azul Guerrero taste different from traditional mezcals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMost common commercial mezcals rely heavily on Espadín agave roasted with oak or mesquite, giving them an aggressive, campfire smoke quality. Clase Azul Guerrero utilizes wild Papalote agave combined with rare Guamúchil wood-firing. This passes a much more subtle, botanical, and bright herbal signature that frames the agave rather than overwhelming the palate with char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow should this expression be handled and served?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eTo keep the ocean air minerality and sharp grapefruit zest fully interactive, serve this mezcal completely neat at a moderate room temperature. 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It is produced with traditional methods in the small community of Estación Ipiña at about 6,500 feet and bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof). The deep red ceramic decanter is a tribute to the Huachichil, a nomadic desert people, and its cap is built from colored-yarn appliqué.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAn exceptional artisanal mezcal expression, not a tequila — finalizing the brand's high-tier regional mezcal trio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eForged from 100% green agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave salmiana\u003c\/em\u003e \/ Maguey Verde) native to the high-elevation slopes of San Luis Potosí.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSourced at 6,500 feet of elevation from the community of Estación Ipiña, preserving centuries-old regional palenque processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBottled at 43% ABV (86 proof), delivering an agave-forward profile driven by vegetal, green-herbal complexities over heavy char smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEncased in an opaque, deep blood-red ceramic decanter honoring the historic Huachichil people, finished with a custom yarn-appliqué cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet cooked agave and smooth caramel layered with green chile pepper, bright desert fruits, freshly cut grass, and soft wildflower aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decidedly herbal and crisp, opening into soft caramel midtones, fresh lime zest, and spicy clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, highly structural finish driven by spidery mineral notes and the clean, bright vegetal definition of wild salmiana agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBecause Espadín and Tobalá distillates overwhelmingly dictate the common market, an estate expression driven completely by green salmiana agave functions as a major differentiator for backbars. Its highly clinical, mineral signature offers a crisp transition point from smokier variants. Complete your trilogy lineup by showcasing it symmetrically alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-durango\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Cenizo-agave Durango edition\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Papalote-agave Guerrero bottling\u003c\/a\u003e within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour verified mezcal registry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClase Azul México (Estación Ipiña Estate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcal — Artisanal Tier, Joven Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Green Agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave salmiana\u003c\/em\u003e \/ Maguey Verde)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Maturity Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-growing desert variety (Harvested at ~12 Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV (86 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Elevation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~6,500 Feet above sea level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely crystal-clear with bright silver highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecanter Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-thrown deep maroon clay (Huachichil Tribute) + Colored-yarn appliqué artwork cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified Mezcal D.O.C. 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The cap represents an intensive artistic discipline, meticulously built from individual strands of colored yarn pressed manually into specialized appliqué matrices over a three-hour timeline. This stands as a major aesthetic variance from the hand-painted and beaded caps found throughout the remaining line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eUnlike underground woodsmoke pits used in southern regions, the semi-desert salmiana agaves are steamed in traditional steam ovens to preserve their bright, clinical botanical integrity. Once crushed, the mash undergoes ambient wild fermentation inside open wood vats at high elevations before being double-run inside copper pot stills. This precise palenque protocol minimizes dense, acrid smoke components to champion the natural mineral salinity, green chile spice, and sweet, crisp herbal signatures of the maguey Verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhy does Salmiana agave taste different from other mezcals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe vast majority of artisanal mezcals rely on sub-surface smoke cooking over wild oak logs, yielding a heavily charred, smoky character. Agave salmiana possesses deep, highly concentrated vegetal properties. Cooked cleanly at elevation, it yields an incredibly distinctive crispness that presents notes of green pepper, fresh-cut garden grass, and lime oils rather than a heavy campfire smoke output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow is this specific expression best enjoyed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eTo properly isolate the fine wildflower aromatics, mineral properties, and crisp green pepper signatures without numbing the palate, serve this mezcal entirely neat at moderate room temperature inside a traditional unglazed clay copita or a wide-rimmed glass tumbler. 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