Organic farmers, foragers, master distillers...Mezcal royalty. The legend of the Cortes family is now nearly 200 years old, and continues to garner respect and admiration from those in the Mezcalero business. Building upon a foundation of respect for the land and the love of tradition (and the end result), the Cortes family has a reputation of producing some of the best and most reliable artisanal Mezcal just outside of Oaxaca. Made from 100% Espadin Agave, this unaged bottling is fragrant and silky smooth, with just a hint of smoke on the back end. Notes of fresh herbs, sweet limes, tropical fruits and white pepper give way to a clean and fresh palate that has enough smoke to let you know that it's Mezcal, without blowing your palate to bits. An excellent cocktail Mezcal, this makes a fantastic Mezcal Negroni. If you want to see more of what the Cortes family can do, try the Nuestra Soledad or El Jolgorio Mezcals for an even more intense experience. *Spirits available for in-store pickup & local delivery. For NY state shipping, call the shop directly.