Produced by Lucio Morales until his death in 2021, the tradition is continued by Lucio’s son Oscar Morales and his cousins, who represent the 4th generation mezcaleros in the family. Produced in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico at 1,680 Meters (5,512 Feet) above sea level this 100% Agave Espadín (Agave Angustifolia Haw.) is cooked in a pit oven fuelled by encino and white Pine over a 5-7 day period. Crushed by tahona and then naturally fermented in open-air pine Vats for another 4-6 Days. Finally, it is distilled slowly in 2 x 275-litre copper pot alambique stills. – Suppliers notes
