Bottles

A ray of chiles with a pinch of coriander, black mustard seed and ginger around the edges. Out of the blue and in the nick of time, fresh juices from plump red tomatoes wash over the palate, putting out the fire. As the storm subsides, the sky clears, making way for puffs of cardamom and vanilla that blow lightly through with the breeze, keeping things cool on the banks of the river.

A floral fan floods the palate. Electric at first, a nip of macho chilli on the tip of the tongue, which then rhythmically softens its imprudencen all the while building up notes of velvety caramel. A burnt plain fading into the sunset.

On the nose this is light, floral, perfumed but the flavours are lively and flirt between a sweet refreshing thyme joy and a soft bitterness. Pepper is left to crackle in a slightly hoppy aftermath. Newly dried bird’s beak chillies carry strength throughout this Tepeztate.

Barbequed ribs over an earthen pit - but only for a second! The tingling sharpness of lime leaves, salt and cardamom quickly make their advance. With each sip the first and second flavours do battle almost as if they were two independent drams.

A crystalline spirit with an earthy heart, adorned with light floral notes. Every so often a glimpse of citrus fruits may be caught on the horizon. Enjoyed straight, it’s a very Mexican mezcal, combining perfectly with the identity of the people, the potency of the land and the complexity of the landscape. For adventures in mixology, it’s the perfect canvas to cultivate Mexican liquid culture.