It’s a blend of two 100% Espadín agave mezcals from separate regions of Oaxaca, and is available in most states.
Creyente begins with the selection and harvest of the finest quality Espadín agave from the regions of Tlacolula and Yautepec. In separate distilleries, the pencas (leaves) are removed and roasted using an artisanal method with mesquite wood in a horno cónico de pierdra (stone oven) for three days.
The roasted piñas are ground by hand using a molino de piedra (stone mill) to extract their succulent syrups, fermented in wooden barrels, then distilled in small copper stills.
After distillation, the two mezcals are cut with natural spring water, blended with each other and together they become Creyente.
The resulting flavor profile is achievable only by way of a blend, akin to the final steps of whiskey production. The finish is “impossibly smooth, without sacrificing mezcal’s signature smokiness.” the company says. Retail” $49.99