{"title":"Xicaru Mezcal","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"xicaru-silver-mezcal","title":"Xicaru Silver Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eXicaru, the Zapotec word for beautiful, reflects Fernando Santibañez’s desire to share a traditionally produced mezcal that is approachable and distinct. Using his grandmother’s recipe, we make small batches of Xicaru Mezcal with time-honored methods at a palenque in Matatlán, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezcal showcases the 100% Maguey espadin from which it’s made. Its natural smoky flavor is derived by cooking the maguey in a conical stone oven on mesquite and ocote, woods native to Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e The pure appearance and substantial body result from age old methods used in the production process. The finished aroma is natural and robust; a combination of maguey, mesquite and ocote. Earthy characteristics on the front palate give way to citrus and rich vegetal maguey notes that finish distinctively clean. A tinge of smoke complements these qualities without overwhelming the delicate balance found in Xicaru.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xicaru Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744083149033,"sku":"xicaru-silver","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/xicaru-silver-mezcal-536414.jpg?v=1707645191"},{"product_id":"xicaru-pechuga-mole-mezcal","title":"Xicaru Pechuga Mole Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe celebrate the anniversary of Xicaru by combining two traditions: pechuga, a mezcal traditionally reserved for special occasions, and mole negro, the iconic Oaxacan sauce. We are proud of the exciting result: Xicaru Pechuga Mole Mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXicaru Pechuga Mole Mezcal is made by hand. The maguey is cooked in an underground stone oven, tahona-mashed, fermented in open-air pine vats, and distilled over a wood fire. Our mole negro is made from scratch over two days at our palenque, using molcajete-ground chilis, Oaxacan chocolate and other fresh ingredients. It is added to the still along with dressed chickens for the final distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing chicken and savory-sweet mole negro to the vegetal and smoky characteristics of traditional mezcal results in a remarkably multifaceted flavor and a rich mouthfeel. The finish is delightful, long and lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xicaru Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744083214569,"sku":"xicaru-pechuga-mole","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/xicaru-pechuga-mole-mezcal-378895.jpg?v=1707621868"},{"product_id":"xicaru-silver-102-mezcal","title":"Xicaru Silver 102° Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith Xicaru Silver 102° we honor the tradition of master mezcaleros, who prize the concentrated characteristics of high-proof mezcals. Selecting a smaller cut from the heart of the distillate gives Xicaru Silver 102° a bolder, more robust flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXicaru Silver 102° differs from Xicaru Silver in the way it is distilled. A narrower cut is taken from the heart, where the alcohol, smoke and maguey are more concentrated. Xicaru Silver and Xicaru Silver 102° both utilize traditional mezcal production methods passed down from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e The crisp, high proof of Xicaru Silver 102° asserts itself in all aspects, dominating on the nose and palate before gradually softening to the rich, smoky and vegetal notes of traditionally-produced, artisanal mezcal. The finish is warm and lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xicaru Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744083181801,"sku":"xicaru-silver-102","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/xicaru-silver-1020-mezcal-122018.jpg?v=1707645152"},{"product_id":"xicaru-anejo-mezcal","title":"Xicaru Añejo Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFernando Santibañez had a passion for mezcal and its limitless possibilities. Using his years of experience and his love for mezcal, Fernando respectfully combined the traditions of mezcal with those of barrel aging to create a unique expression in Xicaru Añejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXicaru Añejo is made with traditional methods from 100% Maguey espadin. It rests for a minimum of one year in medium-toasted, used American oak barrels and is finished to 86 proof. Used barrels are employed to prevent over-aging, and the higher proof helps to maintain the essential characteristics of mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patience required for barrel aging is rewarded with a fuller, more concentrated and complex mezcal. Notes of vanilla and oak contribute a new aroma, flavor and sweetness that delicately balance with the smoke and maguey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xicaru Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744085475561,"sku":"xicaru-anejo","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/xicaru-anejo-mezcal-900840.jpg?v=1707645230"},{"product_id":"xicaru-reposado-mezcal","title":"Xicaru Reposado Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFernando Santibañez saw the opportunity to create a mezcal with a nuanced and balanced profile while retaining the distinct identity of traditional mezcal. Xicaru Reposado is aged naturally and gently in small batches, reflecting Fernando’s great respect for both the maguey and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with Xicaru Silver, Xicaru Reposado is made with 100% Maguey espadin cooked in a conical stone oven with mesquite and ocote woods. After tahona-mashing, natural fermenting and double-distilling, the mezcal is ready for aging. For two to four months, Xicaru Reposado is allowed to rest in medium-toasted American oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel aging naturally imparts both the straw color and subtle sweet notes that complement the unique characteristics of a traditional mezcal. The herbal, smoky taste of the cooked maguey is softened on the palate by the delicate tinge of vanilla and caramel. This beautifully rounded flavor finishes smoothly and cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xicaru Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744085803241,"sku":"xicaru-reposado","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/xicaru-reposado-mezcal-351309.jpg?v=1707621896"}],"url":"https:\/\/bourbonhuntusa.com\/collections\/xicaru-mezcal.oembed","provider":"Bourbon Hunt USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}