Zignum Mezcal: Reposado, min 8 months aged in oak. 40% abv, 70cl

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In the 21st century, mezcal is still made from the heart of the agave plant, called the piña, in much the same way as it was 200 years ago. [4] [5] In Mexico, mezcal is generally consumed straight and has a strong smoky flavor. [5] Though other types of mezcal are not as popular as tequila, Mexico does export the product, mostly to Japan and the United States, and exports are increasing as the liquor grows in popularity. [6] [7] Abocado con Gusano (Spanish for enriched with agave worm) for those who prefer the silky texture the agave worm adds to the mezcal. Bright straw yellow in colour with gold sparkles, on the nose it’s cooked agave with smooth herbal notes and the exotic aroma of the maguey worm. Characteristics of cooked agave on the palate with sweet and bitter notes, and delicate smoke. Within Mexico, mezcal is regulated under Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM) regulations, originally NOM-070-SCFI-1994 (in 1994), by the industry body Consejo Mexicano Regulador de la Calidad del Mezcal A.C. (COMERCAM, the Mexican Regulatory Council for Mezcal Quality). This regulation became law in 2003, and certification began in 2005. [15]

Despite the similar name, mezcal does not contain mescaline or other psychedelic substances. [8] History [ edit ] A cantaro jar, made from barro negro pottery, used for serving mezcal The booming industry has been met with opposition from ecological activists, on 9 March San-Francisco based neozapatismo news outlet Radio Zapatista, released an article on the damage the industry and its mass-production is doing to the environment of the Mixteca Region and the cultures of the region. [31] Festival [ edit ] One of the leading mezcal producers in Mexico and Mexican Duty-Free channels, ZIGNUM is also the most awarded mezcal in the world, particularly renowned for its smooth, easy to drink spirits.

I’ve tasted lots of mezcals and they had always been clear spirits, as that’s the way they’re normally drunk – joven or unaged. But then two non-clear mezcals turned up on the same day – an El Recuerdo Abocado Con Gusano Mezcal, which amongst other things made a fantastic mezcal and tonic, and this, the ZIGNUM Mezcal Aňejo. ZIGNUM Mezcal Label Detail ZIGNUM Mezcal Aňejo

Rooted in Oaxaca, ZIGNUM® is one of the leading Mezcals in Mexico and Mexican Duty-Free channels, as well as the Most Awarded Mezcal in the World, noted for being exceptionally smooth and easy to drink. The origin of mezcal is tied to the introduction of distillation technology which was introduced to New Spain either by the Spanish or Filipino sailors. Mezcal is made from over 30 agave species, varieties, and subvarieties, in contrast with tequila, which is made only with blue agave. [20] Of many agave species that can be used to make mezcal, seven are particularly notable. [14] There is no exhaustive list, as the regulations allow any agaves, provided that they are not used as the primary material in other governmental Denominations of Origin. [21] The term silvestre "wild" is sometimes found, but simply means that the agaves are wild (foraged, not cultivated); it is not a separate variety.

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Aged in a combination of French and American oak for a minimum of 18 months, beyond the minimum time required by the regulations of the Denomination of Origin. A truly extraordinary mezcal, ZIGNUM® Añejo Mezcal showcases the expertise of the Maestro Mezcalero, who blends perfectly aged liquid from both French and American oak casks. Rich coffee, chocolate and maple syrup and a smooth, slightly sweet finish. Savoured neat, it makes any occasion a special one. Zavala, Juan Carlos (11 January 2021). "Uso del agua, el lado oscuro tras el "boom" de la industria del mezcal en Oaxaca". Oaxaca (in Spanish) . Retrieved 11 January 2021. Mezcal tamaulipeco quiere conquistar paladares nacionales"[Mezcal from Tamaulipas wanted to conquer national palates]. El Universal (in Spanish). Mexico City. 9 August 2009 . Retrieved 9 October 2009. a b c d Taibo, Paco Ignacio. "Misterio y magia del mezcal"[Mystery and magic of mezcal] (in Spanish). Mexico City: Mexico Desconocido. Archived from the original on 29 March 2010 . Retrieved 9 October 2009.