Cinco Sentidos Espadín Capon, Alberto Martinez
Mezcal
$130.00
Type: Mezcal Joven (unaged), artisanal / traditional; sometimes noted as technically an ensamble due to minor inclusions in some batches Agave Type: Primarily Espadín Capón (Agave angustifolia Haw, caponado/castrated variety); occasional small additions of Sierra Negra (Agave americana) or other in specific batches Producer / Palenquero: Alberto Martínez López (maestro mezcalero, 4th generation, over 30 years experience) and son-in-law Reynaldo; distilled at palenque "La Escondida" Region / Village: Santa Catarina Albarradas, Oaxaca, Mexico (high elevation ~7,500 feet above sea level) Production Process:Agaves: Harvested mature, capón method (quiote removed pre-harvest for enhanced sweetness) Roasting: Traditional underground earthen oven (conical pit) Milling: Hand-milled with wooden mallets / hammers (tahona-style, no tahona wheel) Fermentation: In open-air vats with natural yeasts; often includes tepehuaje tree bark for unique woodsy character Distillation: Double-distilled in small copper alembic stills ABV (Alcohol by Volume): Varies by batch, typically 48–53% (common range 48–52%; examples include 48.1%, 48.47%, 49%, 49.8%, 51.3%, 52.5%, 53.1%) Batch Examples (varies; check specific bottle label):CAP01-19 CAP08-21A Other lots like CAP (various years, e.g., 2019–2021+ releases) Bottle counts often limited (e.g., 355 bottles in some early batches) Bottle Size: Standard 750 ml Certification: Uncertified / traditional (emphasizes artisanal, small-batch methods without CRM certification in most listings) Aroma / Profile Notes (technical tasting descriptors from sources): Sweet cream, hard candy, milk duds, confectionary cream, caramelized apples/pears, roasted pineapple, overripe fruit, cake frosting, buttery, candy apple, coffee cake savoriness; savory/woody edge from tepehuaje; rich creamy texture, minerality, orange pith, sage, herbal, bittersweet herbs, cinnamon, baked pie, earthy/musty smoke finish
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