Real Minero Largo 750 ml

Real Minero Largo 750 ml comes from Real Minero, a family-run palenque in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca that has stayed close to traditional mezcal-making — agave roasted in an earthen pit, mashed by hand or tahona, fermented in wood, and distilled in small clay or copper stills. The Largo expression takes its name from a longer fermentation and distillation run than the house's standard bottlings, drawing out more of the palenque's earthy, mineral character. Expect a smoky, vegetal nose, a rich, oily palate with roasted agave at the center, and a long, dry finish. This is a bottle for someone who already drinks mezcal and wants to taste a specific place and process, not an introduction to the category.

How to drink Real Minero Largo

Sip it neat from a small copita or jicara at room temperature — no ice, no mixer. A slice of orange with sal de gusano (chile-worm salt) is the traditional accompaniment if you want one, but the mezcal doesn't need it.

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