Mal Bien Refugio Calzada Papalote Capon 750 ml

Mal Bien Refugio Calzada Papalote Capón is a mezcal made from Papalote agave by palenquero Refugio Calzada, part of Mal Bien's practice of naming individual small producers on the label rather than blending anonymously. Papalote is a less common wild agave variety, and single-producer bottlings like this tend to show more of a specific palenque's technique than a larger commercial brand. Expect smoke, roasted agave, and an herbal, earthy character on the nose, a rich, textured palate, and a long, dry finish. It suits mezcal drinkers seeking out specific small producers rather than commercial blends.

How to drink Mal Bien Refugio Calzada Papalote Capón

Sip it neat in a small clay or glass cup, the traditional way to appreciate a single-producer mezcal like this.

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