Rayo Seco - Cupreata Ancestral
by Maestro Vinatero Margarito Lopez
Maguey: a. Cupreata (wild harvested)
Region: Nicolás Bravo, Guerrero, Mexico
Altitude: 1,141m
Maestro Vinatero: Margarito López Flores
Roast: Conical earthen oven
ABV: 48.5%
Grind: Hand-mashed in a canoe with an axe and wooden mallet
Fermentation: wild yeast with river water
Distillation: Double in ancestral filipino still made of clay and Ayacahuite, with a copper condenser
Tasting notes:
Notes of cacao, coffee beans, plums and wet stones complement a subtle smokiness and an acidic finish, making this expression extremely versatile as both a sophisticated sipper and a delicious addition to cocktails.