Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal Joven 200 ML

A semi-dry mezcal made from Espadin (Angustifolia) agave presents notes of citrus, green leaves, herbaceous, caramel and melon. Ultimate Beverage Challenge 89 points - An alluring nose of roasted agave and grilled exotic fruits opens up onto a lush, creamy palate that shows fruity and nutty character with a hint of soapiness. The smoke here is gentle, like a campfire long left smoldering..March/2017 El Peloton de la Muerte is produced by Mezcales de Leyenda, a cooperative that represents artisanal mezcal producers from different regions in Mexico. The group was formed by a group of Mexican entrepreneurs, led by New York based chef Danny Mena. The label for El Peloton de la Muerte, which means Brigade of Death, depicts the flag used by insurgents during the Mexican Revolution. (80º) The Espadin agave was cooked in stone pit covered with lava rocks, after which it fermented for four days in wood vats. It was then double distilled in copper stills. All the wild agave used to produce El Peloton de la Muerte are organically grown.