La Escondida Sotol
Aromas: Herbal and earthy with notes of damp soil, fresh-cut grass, and desert herbs. Also present: subtle smoke, white pepper, and hints of citrus.
Palate: Bright and vegetal with flavors of roasted desert spoon, green pepper, and citrus peel. The finish is long and slightly smoky, with lingering mineral notes.
La Escondida Sotol is a handcrafted spirit made from Dasylirion (desert spoon) plants harvested in the Chihuahuan Desert. It is produced using traditional methods, including roasting the plants in earthen pits and fermenting with natural yeast, resulting in a spirit that reflects the terroir of Northern Mexico.
PLANT TYPE: Dasylirion (Desert Spoon)
REGION: Chihuahua, Mexico
COOKING: Earthen pit roasting
EXTRACTION: Hand-crushed
WATER SOURCE: Natural spring water
FERMENTATION: Open-air, natural yeast
DISTILLATION: Double-distilled
STILL: Copper pot
AGING: Unaged
ABV/PROOF: Approximately 45% ABV (varies by batch)
OTHER: Handcrafted, traditional production
La Escondida Sotol