TThe Amaras Cupreata is made with agave Cupreata that is harvested from the mountain slopes in the Rio Balsas basin. The slopes are between 4,000 and 6,000 feet above sea level and it takes the Cupreata about 13 years to mature due to the harsh climate of the region. This mezcal is made using only open-air fermentation and the fermented agave are distilled in copper. This mezcal features aromas of leather, cocoa, and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Mezcal Amores (Or Amaras as it’s known in the U.S.) focuses heavily on terrior and it shows in their product. Mezcal Amores believes that humans should benefit from the ecosystem by keeping it in balance. As of 2017, they had over 145,000 agave in their nurseries and they have a goal of planing ten agave for every one agave they harvest. They also promote horizontal growth of their mezcal production across several different producers and they provide micro-loans to mezcaleros who wish to upgrade their equipment.

Aromas: Soft notes of pumpkin seeds, leather, and cocoa.
Palate: Intense, bright, and herbal flavors of pepper and spices. The finish is fresh, leaving a slight spiciness on the mid-palate.

MEZCALERO: Faustino Robledo

AGAVE TYPE: Cupreata
REGION: Guerrero, Mexico
COOKING: Conical stone oven
EXTRACTION: Egyptian mill
WATER SOURCE: Natural spring
FERMENTATION: Open-air, Wild yeast, Pine wood vats
DISTILLATION: 2x distilled
STILL: Copper pot
AGING: -
ABV/PROOF: 40.3% ABV
OTHER: No additives, Handcrafted, Small-batch