California Agave | Los Hijuelos

This extraordinary batch of agave comes to us from Luis Velazquez and Jordie Ricigliano from Los Hijuelos, made entirely from Agave tequilana (blue agave) grown near a cherimoya orchard in Carpinteria, CA, and harvested using the “Capón” method. Typically, agaves are harvested at maturity but before they grow a flowering stalk (quiote), which marks the end of their life cycle. However, in the Capón method, the mezcalero allows the agave to fully mature and begin to develop a quiote, which is then quickly removed. This redirects the energy and sugars back to the piña, resulting in a uniquely concentrated and complex profile.

“We love tequila and mezcal. But our passion is not to recreate them. Through experimentation, some novel approaches to farming, and constant hands-on adjustments, we cultivate Californian agave spirits that taste as varied as the landscapes we grow on.” — Luis and Jordie

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We are extremely excited to bring you our newest California Agave from Los Hijuelos. This 100% California-grown, processed, and distilled agave is like nothing we’ve ever tasted before with flavor notes of piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar), pineapple, ripe berries, and a subtle mint finish we know you’ll agree.

Flavor notes: Piloncillo | Pineapple | Ripe Berries | Subtle Mint Finish | 94 Proof