Pal’alma Destilado de Agave “San Martinero – Oaxaca” 750ml

San Martinero is a rare subvariety of the beloved Agave karwinskii species. While many consider Agave karwinskii to be emblematic of the Ejutla region, San Martinero has a uniquely tiny geographic footprint, preferring to grow close to water (in this case, a small river in Oaxaca’s southern mountains). The name refers to its distinct place of origin, but today it can be found in Ejutla as well as Santa Catarina Minas, a short drive to the north; it is often misidentified and lumped in with other more well-known Agave karwinskii varieties like Cuishe or Tobaziche. At an elevation of 1360 meters above sea level, Apolonio and Simeón harvest San Martinero at a maturity of thirteen to seventeen years, and their single-pass distillation style leaves an abundance of complexity and sensation concentrated in the mezcal. The result stands among the most compelling examples of the species we’ve tasted to date—and trust us, that’s really saying something.