Real Minero “de Carne” (Agave sp.) Still Strength is a small‑batch mezcal from the legendary Ángeles family in Santa Catarina Minas. Crafted from wild and/or cultivated agave varieties (noted as Agave sp.), the hearts are earthen‑pit roasted, stone‑milled, naturally fermented, and double‑distilled in traditional clay pot stills.
Bottled at still strength, this mezcal captures the spirit straight from the alambique: powerful, earthy, and deeply complex, with layers of roasted agave, smoke, leather, dried meat nuances (“de carne”), herbs, and mineral. A true collector’s bottle, best enjoyed neat in small pours.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Real Minero |
| Expression | Real Minero “de Carne” (Agave sp.) Still Strength Mezcal |
| Category | Mezcal |
| Class | Artesanal |
| Agave Species | Agave sp. (mixed / unspecified species; see batch label) |
| Region | Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Maestro Mezcalero | Ángeles family (e.g. Graciela & family – confirm from label) |
| Cooking | Earthen pit (conical stone oven), wood‑fired |
| Milling | Traditional stone mill / hand‑crushed |
| Fermentation | Natural (wild yeast) in open vats |
| Distillation | Double‑distilled in clay pot stills |
| Filtration | Unfiltered / minimal |
| Ageing | Unaged (joven) |
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | Still strength – typically ~48–55% (check your bottle for exact) |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Colour | Clear |
| Aroma Profile | Roasted agave, smoke, earth, leather, dried herbs, subtle “meaty” notes, mineral |
| Taste Profile | Intense agave, smoke, savory/umami tones, dried chile, leather, earth, mineral |
| Finish Profile | Long, powerful, dry, with lingering smoke, umami, and minerality |
| Serving Suggestion | Neat in small pours; optional few drops of water |
| Recommended Glassware | Veladora, copita, or small tasting glass |
| Packaging | Traditional Real Minero bottle with batch‑specific info |
| Limited Availability | Yes – small‑batch, still‑strength release |
| Ideal For | Mezcal collectors, connoisseurs, slow sipping, sharing special bottles |
