Pal' Alma, Destilado de Agave, 100% Papalote, Cupreata, Guerrero, February 2023 (49%, 70cl)

Pal’alma’s 100% Papalote (Agave cupreata) Destilado de Agave from Guerrero is a small-batch expression showcasing traditional production methods. Crafted by Maestro Mezcalero Artemio Garcia Barrios, this spirit was produced using wild fermentation with agua de zarca, hand-milling, and a stone-lined earthen pit oven. Rested for 15 months in glass, this mezcal delivers a rich and complex profile with notes of roasted roots, chocolate, and blood orange.

Attribute	Details
Maguey/Agave	Papalote (Agave cupreata)
Maestro Mezcalero	Artemio Garcia Barrios
Location	Guerrero, Mexico
Elevation	~1,200–1,800 meters above sea level
Batch Size	66 bottles
Oven	Stone-lined earthen pit
Milling	Hand-crushed using wooden mallets and axes
Fermentation	Open-air wooden vats with wild yeast and agua de zarca
Distillation	Double distillation in copper pot stills
Aging	Rested for 15 months in glass

This limited-edition batch is a true representation of Guerrero’s mezcal traditions, highlighting both the terroir and the expertise of its maestro.