El Mero Mero Mezcal Tobalá

El Mero Mero is conceived, distilled and bottled in San Dionisio, Ocotepec, Oaxaca in Mexico. Their female Maestra Mezcalera, Hidelberta Martínez Hipólito ensures the production process fully respects the demanding traditions of artisanal mezcal production. San Dionisio, Ocotepec in Oaxaca is a region where very few mezcals originate. With very little rainfall, the agave grows low to the ground in order to absorb as much water as possible. Just like grapes, this stresses the plant out, creating more sugar and more flavor! The limestone rich soil is full of minerals and helps the agave retain water in the arid climate. 

The Tobalá used in this expression of El Mero Mero Mezcal is 100% wild, matured at 12 years in the mountains. Not as citrus or fruit forward as most Tobalas can be, you'll notice notes of grapefruit pith, buttermilk, sarsaparilla, and a satisfying creamy texture! This is small batch mezcal at its finest! 

Label art by Carlos Zerpa:  The El Mero Mero knife and label image in Palmer Calligraphy are an inspiration to Carlos Zerpa, one of the most important Latin American contemporary artists.