Sotol La Higuera Cedrosanum has mineral and caramel notes on the nose with smoked grass and cedar on the palate. The finish is dry and the texture is balanced.
Cane Origin: Java varietal Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca 2,500-3,800 feet above sea level
Fermentation: 5-10 days in stainless steel tanks with ambient yeast
Distillation: By Axel and William Krassel in September 2021 on an 8-plate column still
Aging: 24 months in an ex-Bourbon cask in a humid climate, 9% angel’s share
This blend comes from two different casks: Cask 1 was distilled by brothers Axel & William with their handmade column still; Cask 2 consists of a heady rum from older brother Rommel’s copper alembic still. The combination of the three brother’s distillates is well-balanced and pops with bright, herbal, and chocolate notes that shine through the finish.
Nose: brown sugar, candy apple, pine
Palate: toffee, sweet mint, black pepper
Finish: chamomile, floral