Description
Fidencio Clásico Añejo was rested in oak barrels for 23 months. Crafted exclusively from 100% Espadín harvested from the Jiménez estate utilizing fully matured capón agave. Bottled at cask strength, this mezcal offers a rich and complex profile with layers of delicate smoke, caramel, vanilla and white pepper spice.
Key Specifications
- Agave: 100% Espadín, estate-grown and harvested at peak maturity.
- Aging: Rested in oak barrels for 23 months, followed by an additional 18 months of resting in glass.
- ABV: Bottled at a “batch proof” or cask strength of 49.4%.
- Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca; crafted by 4th generation Maestro Enrique Jiménez.
Tasting Profile
Reviewers and official notes describe this mezcal as having a luxurious, full-bodied texture with a clean, spicy finish.
- Aroma: Deep notes of almond, caramel, and vanilla bean, underpinned by a delicate, refined wood smoke.
- Palate: Layers of bright ripe cherry and almond, balanced by warm cinnamon and white pepper spice.
- Mouthfeel: Rich and amber-colored, it is designed primarily as a sipping spirit rather than for cocktails.
Craftsmanship Details
The production follows traditional Oaxacan methods, including roasting the agave piñas in an earthen pit with volcanic rock and black oak. The juice is then wild-fermented in pine vats and twice-distilled in 500-liter copper alembic stills
