| Manufacturer | Los |
Los Danzantes Arroque*o Joven is a small-production artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca, made from 100% Arroque*o agave (Agave americana) and bottled at a robust 48% ABV. Unlike the more familiar Espad*n, Arroque*o produces a richer, broader and distinctly expressive style, making this a particularly interesting bottle for drinkers looking beyond entry-level mezcal.
The Arroque*o used for this expression is cultivated in Miahuatl*n de Porfirio D*az, Oaxaca, with production overseen by Maestra Mezcalera Karina Abad Rojas. The agave is traditionally roasted underground using white oak and mesquite, before being crushed by a horse-drawn stone mill. Fermentation takes place naturally for six days in 800 litre wooden vats using native yeasts, followed by two discontinuous distillations in small 250-litre copper stills.
It is bottled as aJoven, without oak maturation, allowing the character of Arroque*o and its traditional production to remain front and centre. The result is a wonderfully unusual mezcal: tropical fruit and caramel meet dark chocolate and roasted nuts, with the higher bottling strength providing considerable intensity and texture without sacrificing balance.
Tasting Notes Colour: Crystal clear. Nose: Ripe mango and banana leaf immediately stand out, developing into dark chocolate, caramel and roasted agave. There's an appealing combination of tropical sweetness and deeper earthy character. Palate: Full and expressive, with toasted almond and other roasted seed notes accompanied by chocolate, ripe pear and a surprisingly buttery richness.
The 48% ABV gives the spirit weight and intensity while retaining a silky texture. Finish: Long and warming, with roasted nuts, cacao, cooked agave and lingering fruit, followed by gentle earthy smoke. Technical Details Producer: Los DanzantesCountry: MexicoRegion: OaxacaOrigin of Agave: Miahuatl*n de Porfirio D*az, OaxacaClassification: Mezcal Artesanal JovenAgave: 100% Arroque*o (Agave americana)Maestra Mezcalera: Karina Abad RojasCooking: Underground conical wood-fired ovenFuel: White oak and mesquiteMilling: Horse-drawn stone millFermentation: Natural fermentation for 6 days in 800L wooden vats with native yeastsDistillation: Double distilled in 250L copper stillsMaturation: UnagedABV: 48%Bottle Size: 750ml About Arroque*o Arroque*o is a particularly compelling step up for anyone who has already explored Espad*n.
The agave's character comes through here with considerably more weight and complexity, particularly in the combination of mango, chocolate, caramel, toasted almond and pear found in Los Danzantes' expression. At 48% ABV, this isn't really intended as a mezcal to knock back with salt and lime. Pour it into a copita, give it a few minutes, and sip it slowly.
This is the sort of bottle that shows why serious mezcal drinkers become slightly obsessive about individual agave varieties.
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