This regionally rare cane variety farmed in the district of Cosautlán de Carvajal, Veracruz, was produced by Marcos López. Considered to be a delicate species that is susceptible to plagues, few farmers still opt to cultivate this uncommon varietal. Marcos distilled this batch from fermented Cristalina “broth” - the local term for cane juice - with open flame on a 5-plate copper & stainless steel still made by his father.
Tasting Notes: Clay, umami, truffle oil, and cola on the nose. Sea salt and Serrano ham on the palate, with stone fruit skin on the finish.
Marcos López
A renaissance man in the agricultural sense, Marcos Lopez not only cultivates and distills cane, but is also a coffee farmer, lime grower, and beekeeper. He learned the aguardiente trade from his grandfather and father, Marcos Sr. Marcos Sr. made the family’s aguardiente still, and also makes and repairs the stills of other local rum distillers.