Mezcal Semillero Reposado

GOLD MEDAL AT 2010 SPIRITS INTERNATIONAL PRESTIGE (SIP) AWARDS - Mezcal Semillero Reposado is aged six months in American white oak barrels. With a slight amber color, its body is generous with a lighter character, perfect to drink neat or enjoy in your favorite mezcal cocktail. Mezcal Semillero, is an award-winning family-made, hand-crafted San Matatlan single village, estate grown, 100 percent artisanal Mezcal, produced in Oaxaca, Mexico from 9-year old 100 percent Espadin Agave, double distilled, from a 250 year old family recipe. Mezcal Semillero is a socially responsible company and is committed to the sustainability of the Matatlan region in Oaxaca, Mexico. Mezcal is the oldest distilled spirit in North America. Mezcal can only be distilled in Mexico and comes form the maguey plant which is commonly called the Agave. Mezcal can legally be made from 28 different varieties of agave. Tequila is one type of Mezcal as it is distilled from the Blue Webber Agave plant. All Tequila is Mezcal, but not all Mezcal is Tequila. The ritual toast for mezcal reflects the ancient beliefs that still cling to its use: Arriba (above), abajo (below), al centro (the center), para dentro ( for within).