Don Amado Ensamble Tobala-Bicuishe
Aromas: Roasted agave, tropical fruit, and earthy minerals. Also present: citrus zest, green herbs, and a hint of smoke.
Palate: Complex and layered with flavors of cooked agave, dried fruit, and peppery spice. The finish is long, slightly nutty, and smoky with mineral undertones.
This ensamble combines the delicate floral nature of Tobalá with the herbal, earthy qualities of Bicuishe, creating a balanced and nuanced mezcal.
AGAVE TYPE: Tobalá (Agave Potatorum) & Bicuishe (Agave Karwinskii)
REGION: Oaxaca, Mexico
COOKING: Earthen pit with mesquite and oak wood
EXTRACTION: Tahona
WATER SOURCE: Natural spring
FERMENTATION: Open-air, Wild yeast, Wooden vats
DISTILLATION: 2x distilled
STILL: Clay pot
About the Distillery:
Produced by the Arellanes family in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, using traditional clay pot distillation, which enhances the spirit’s smoothness and complexity.
ABV/PROOF: Varies by batch (typically 45-48% ABV)
OTHER: No additives, Handcrafted, Small-batch
Don Amado Ensamble Tobala-Bicuishe