{"product_id":"los-vecinos-del-campo-ensamble-no-1-mezcal","title":"Los Vecinos Del Campo Ensamble No. 1 Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLos Vecinos del Campo means 'Neighbors of the Field' and honors the centuries-old mezcal distilling traditions of Oaxaca and the people whose families have produced these rich spirits for generations. In Valles Centrales de Oaxaca, a group of mezcaleros distills these small batch mezcals using time-honored, traditional methods passed down by their ancestors. Utilizing locally grown and hand-harvested agave, the sultry, smoky sweetness of these artesanal mezcals is reached after days of slow roasting agave hearts underground. The piñas are crushed using a stone molino, then naturally fermented in wooden vats, and, finally, double distilled using a copper pot still.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsamble No. 1, the first ensamble released in the Los Vecinos family, is composed of 5% Barril, 5% Madrecuishe, and 90% Espadin agave. Barril and Madrecuishe are subspecies of the Karwinskii agave family. These species differ in appearance from other agave plants, growing a vertical stalk with a skinny, tall piña.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The stalk and the piña are often harvested together. At harvest, Madrecuishe and Barril are typically 15 years old and Espadin is typically 8 years old. These agaves grow in an elevation range of 1500 -1700 msnm in the Valles Centrales and Sierra Sur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe agaves are roasted in an earth pit, crushed with a traditional stone Molino, and fermented 7 days in warm weather or between 12 to 15 days in cold weather. The joven mezcal is then distilled in a copper pot still and is bottled unaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2020 Gold Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2020 Chariman's Trophy Finalist - Ultimate Spirits Challenge \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Top Shelf Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51379957825749,"sku":"TSW\u0026S_VWS_200422628","price":69.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/Untitled-1copy_c93aa1cf-bd77-454f-b0fd-e568291170e0.jpg?v=1744808726","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/los-vecinos-del-campo-ensamble-no-1-mezcal","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}