{"product_id":"animas-joven-mezcal-papalometl","title":"Animas Joven Mezcal Papalometl","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnearth the wild spirit of the Mixteca with \u003cstrong\u003eAnimas Papalometl Mezcal Artesanal\u003c\/strong\u003e. This rare and distinctive expression is crafted from 100% wild \u003cstrong\u003eAgave Cupreata\u003c\/strong\u003e (locally known as \"Papalometl\" or \"Butterfly Agave\") sourced from the high-altitude mountains of Oaxaca. Unlike the more common Espadín, this wild agave takes up to 13 years to mature, developing a complex flavor profile that is fiercely tropical and deeply mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a robust \u003cstrong\u003e48% ABV (96 Proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this mezcal is a true \"liquid spirit\" designed to honor the souls (ánimas) of the ancestors. Produced by Master Mezcalero Luis Angeles Reyes in Santiago Matatlán, it follows strictly traditional methods: cooked in conical earthen ovens, crushed by a stone tahona, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. The result is a vibrant, full-bodied spirit that offers a \"chewy\" texture and an intensity that only wild agave can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mezcal Ánimas (Luis Angeles Reyes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Wild Papalometl (Agave Cupreata)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca (Mixteca Region Agave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof\u003c\/strong\u003e: 96 Proof (48% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Earthen Pit Roast, Tahona Crushed, Copper Pot Distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Explosively tropical with intense aromas of ripe banana, mango, and jackfruit, grounded by notes of wet clay and a \"coppery\" minerality distinctive to the Cupreata species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fresh and mentholated. A wave of butterscotch and caramel meets spicy notes of green chili and white pepper, creating a dynamic balance between sweet and savory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long, warm, and sophisticated. The finish leaves lingering flavors of mint, chocolate, and a gentle wisp of wood smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Animas Papalometl?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Wild Agave\u003c\/strong\u003e: Papalometl (Cupreata) is difficult to source in Oaxaca, making this a unique opportunity to taste a varietal usually associated with Guerrero or Michoacán.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Proof Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 48% ABV perfectly supports the heavy oils of the wild agave, preventing the flavors from feeling \"watered down\" in cocktails or neat sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e: With its striking red-bordered artwork and limited wild production, this is a standout bottle for any serious mezcal collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Animas","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":49945840877761,"sku":"ANIMAS-JOVEN-MEZCAL-PAPALOMETL","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/Animas_Joven_Mezcal_Papalometl.png?v=1769835477","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/animas-joven-mezcal-papalometl","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}