Mal Bien Refugio Mal Bien Refugio + Alejandro Calzada Papalote Spirits Distilled From Agave 750 ml

This bottle is an agave spirit labeled 'Distilled From Agave' rather than Mezcal, a distinction some small Mexican producers use when their spirit falls outside official Denominación de Origen Mezcal practices or region. It's associated with producer Alejandro Calzada and the Papalote project, part of a wave of small-batch, single-producer agave spirits gaining attention outside the mainstream mezcal category. Expect the smoky, earthy character typical of traditionally produced agave spirits, with batch-to-batch variation given the small-scale, artisanal production. A pick for adventurous agave spirit drinkers looking beyond mainstream mezcal labels.

How to drink this agave spirit

Sip it neat in a small glass, the same way you'd drink a traditional mezcal, to take in its full character. It's built for slow sipping rather than mixing into a cocktail.

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