ArteNom Seleccion de 1414 Tequila Reposado SF Chronicle - Past Pick this mezcal offers fascinating structure

this mezcal offers fascinating structure

and spicy honey

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toasted hazelnuts and marshmallow

Meyer lemon tart and almond butter greet you on the nose with a palate of beeswax and tarte tatin

ArteNom Seleccion de 1414 Tequila Reposado SF Chronicle - Past Pick this mezcal offers fascinating structureThis expression is from the NOM (distillery) 1414 in Arandas in the highlands of Jalisco at an elevation of 5,400'. This is one of the few areas in Jalisco that mingles plantings of citrus trees in their agave farms providing a very unique terroir. The area is known for its distinctively mineral local water source that they use to bring the distilate to bottling proof. The tequila then ages in 3rd fill barrels which allows the true agave to shine