Mezcalosfera Lechugilla Tavi Torres Mezcal

Lechuguilla is a rare type of Mezcal made in the state of Chihuahua. Using the Lechuguilla varietal of agave and distilled by Tavi Torres, 4th generation mezcalero, in the town of Madera, this special spirits easily rivals its cousins to the south. 100% Lechuguilla grown at 1680m within a temperate forest in Batopilas. Twice distilled, total production size of 60 liters. Roasted in conical pits and fermented with wild yeast, few mezcals are produced with a higher level of care. Ultra dense and right, with tons of earth mineral and sweet agave spice, this Lechuguilla is a must-have for any mezcal aficionado. Founded in 2010 by Silvia Philion and Marco Ochoa in 2010, Mezcalosfera is a part library (biblioteca) and part bar (dedicated exclusively to distilled agave spirits from across Mexico), Mezcaloteca has become an institution and a driving force in the promotion and education of distilled agave. As they put it “Mezcaloteca is a project devoted to the preservation and promotion of traditional mezcal, its diversity and biocultural processes.” Silvia’s family comes from a line of mezcal producers, and her knowledge and passion for mezcal and education are infectious. As Silvia says , “Mezcal is not just a drink, it’s the culture of a whole country.” One of mezcal’s most prominent evangelists, Silvia is a champion of mezcal made in the traditional way which is in need of preservation as big money from international spirits conglomerates moves into mezcal.