{"product_id":"tepanal-coyote","title":"Tepanal Coyote","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coyote agave is a rare and enigmatic member of the Americana family, often whispered about by mezcal aficionados for its wild, untamed character. This expression, crafted by first-generation master distiller Rafael \"Rafa\" Garcia Aragon, is a soulful tribute to Santa Maria Sola's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sftequilashop.com\/collections\/tepanal-ancestral-agave-spirits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTepanal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(from Tepanaltepec, or \"hill of honeycombs\"), this brand honors the 16th-century heritage of Rafa’s community. This Coyote expression, distilled in October 2021, is a true Ancestral treasure, double-distilled in clay pots and fermented in Montezuma Cypress \"canoes.\" With only 120 bottles in existence, it is a fleeting snapshot of Oaxacan tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Intense and earthy with a striking complexity. It leads with notes of wet slate and forest floor, followed by a surprising brightness of grapefruit peel and a faint, sweet trail of honeycomb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Bold and high-proof, yet expertly balanced. The 50% ABV carries deep flavors of roasted nuts, savory herbs, and a distinctive spicy kick reminiscent of peppercorns. The clay pot distillation lends a thick, chalky texture that coats the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Exceptionally long and drying. It leaves behind a resonant smokiness, a touch of dark fruit, and the signature mineral \"grip\" that only ancestral clay distillation can provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Roast: A three-day underground roast in a conical stone oven, caramelizing the complex sugars of the wild Coyote agave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Milling: Prepared using a wood chipper to break down the dense, fibrous hearts of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fermentation: Only natural, ambient yeasts from the air and Montezuma Cypress wood are used, ensuring a profile unique to this specific time and place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tahona Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47993365037217,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/8011\/6897\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3b23c411-1307-4360-9d4e-7edbb4612071.jpg?v=1790970711","url":"https:\/\/tahonastore.com\/products\/tepanal-coyote","provider":"Tahona Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}