Rayo Seco - Cachetón
By Artemio Correa
Maguey: CACHETÓN (A. oteroi)
Region: Coatepec, Puebla
Altitude: 5,505 ft
Maestro Vinatero: Artemio Correa
Roast: Conical earthen oven
ABV: 51%
Grind: Horse-pulled tahona
Fermentation: Wild yeast and spring water
Distillation: Double in a copper alembic still
Tasting Notes:
It is worth the hard work to obtain this mezcal, which has beautifully tropical and round notes of watermelon, cucumber, pear, and papaya, accompanied by a very mild spice and low smoke profile.