Don Mateo Manso de Sahuayo
Aromas: Floral and fruity with notes of fresh agave, ripe banana, and white flowers. Also present: light smoke, vanilla, and wet earth.
Palate: Silky and well-rounded with flavors of baked agave, tropical fruit, and subtle spice. The finish is long, slightly sweet, and gently smoky.
This mezcal is made from Manso de Sahuayo, a rare agave variety native to Michoacán, known for its sweet and floral profile.
AGAVE TYPE: Manso de Sahuayo (Agave Sp.)
REGION: Michoacán, Mexico
COOKING: Earthen pit with wood and volcanic stones
EXTRACTION: Mechanical shredder
WATER SOURCE: Natural spring
FERMENTATION: Open-air, Wild yeast, Wooden vats
DISTILLATION: 2x distilled
STILL: Copper pot
About the Distillery:
Handcrafted by the Vieyra family, Don Mateo’s Manso de Sahuayo is a tribute to Michoacán’s unique terroir and traditional mezcal-making techniques.
ABV/PROOF: Varies by batch (typically 45-47% ABV)
OTHER: No additives, Handcrafted, Small-batch
Don Mateo Manso de Sahuayo