Amaras Verde Mezcal - surprise label by various artists

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 42% | Colouring: No

Special Features:

Changing bottle designs are part of the Verde Amarás concept: artists continually give the range a different look. The label you receive remains a surprise. In the glass, however, the focus is on Espadín agave from Oaxaca. Bottled at 42%, it is suitable both for sipping neat and for cocktails.

The agaves grow for around six to eight years before harvesting. To make the mezcal, they are cooked in a conical stone oven fired with oak, Ocote pine and Pirul wood. This combination shapes its smoky character and full body. A tahona then crushes the cooked agaves. Fermentation takes place in pine vats with a capacity of 1200 litres, followed by double distillation in copper pot stills. Verde Amarás won a gold medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose reveals delicate, gently sweet jasmine notes with a hint of herbs.
• Palate: Cooked agave comes through boldly on the palate with an earthy character, accompanied by subtle spice notes.
• Finish: The finish combines smoke with a gentle, caramel-like sweetness.

Distillery/Bottler:

Amarás works with Maestras and Maestros Mezcaleros, combining their artisanal methods with the protection of agave populations. Several distillers from Tlacolula in Oaxaca collaborate on Verde Amarás, including Diana Orozco and Adelfo.

In 2021, the brand previously known as Mezcal Amores became Amarás. To mark its tenth anniversary that year, the company also explained its sustainability model: up to 20% of the net sales revenue from each bottle is allocated to its own social and environmental initiatives. These include fair purchase prices for artisanal mezcal, further training for mezcaleros, and the protection and propagation of wild agave species. Verde Amarás artist labels complement this approach by providing a platform for different cultural perspectives.

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