Palenqueros Baltazar Cruz Sierra Negra is a small‑batch, artesanal mezcal made from rare Sierra Negra agave. Complex and expressive, it shows roasted agave, spice, dried herbs, smoke, and deep minerality—bottled at high proof for serious mezcal fans.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Palenqueros |
| Expression | Palenqueros Baltazar Cruz Sierra Negra Mezcal |
| Category | Mezcal |
| Class | Artesanal |
| Maestro Mezcalero | Baltazar Cruz |
| Agave Species | Sierra Negra (A. americana / variant – see batch label) |
| Region | Oaxaca, Mexico (typically Sierra Sur – check label) |
| Cooking | Earthen pit / underground stone oven, wood‑fired |
| Milling | Traditional (tahona / hand‑crushed) |
| Fermentation | Natural (wild yeast) in open‑air vats |
| Distillation | Double‑distilled in traditional stills (often copper; see label) |
| Ageing | Unaged (joven) |
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | High proof – typically ~45–52% (check exact on your bottle) |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Colour | Clear |
| Aroma Profile | Roasted agave, smoke, dried herbs, spice, earth, mineral notes |
| Taste Profile | Intense agave, chile spice, green herbs, subtle fruit, smoke, earth, minerality |
| Finish Profile | Long, dry, layered, with lingering smoke, spice, and saline/mineral tones |
| Serving Suggestion | Neat in small pours; optional few drops of water |
| Recommended Glassware | Copita, veladora, or small tasting glass |
| Limited Availability | Yes – small‑batch, single‑agave release |
| Ideal For | Mezcal enthusiasts, collectors, thoughtful sipping & sharing |
