Granja Nómada is grown and produced under Hugo Quinto’s supervision at his Palenque. We built this brand based on the idea of Nomadic Farming, hence our brand name, Granja Nómada. We have no intention of forcing farmers or growers to plant outside of their capacity or will, and this is why our approach to making our mezcal is different. Our goal is to work with a variety of local farmers to sustain demand. We are cognizant of the 2 main issues limiting Mezcal production; the first is the sustainable practices of agave growth, the other being the capacity of a Palenque. “Nómada” represents the idea of a “Nomad” or “Nomadic”. Our approach to work with multiple farmers, or “Granja’s” is our solution to the unfair practices that exist in mezcal making today. Granja Nómada Mezcal is an introduction and opportunity to surprise and delight the richness arising from authentic craftsmanship in producing this Mezcal.
MAESTRO
Jose Salcedo
MAGUEY (AGAVE)
30% Chico Aguiar (A. Angustifolia) & 70% Lechugilla (A. Maximiliana)
VILLAGE
El Mosco, Sierra Occidental
OVEN/FUEL
Above ground adobe / black oak
MILL
Small mechanical
FERMENT
Wild fermented in plastic (with bagasso)
DISTILLATION
2x in alembic of stainless steel and copper (with bagasso)
NOTES
Aroma –orange peel, oregano, green apple
Taste – lemongrass, cinnamon, oak
Texture – round, medium, fresh and spicy finish
ABV
Varies by batch
MAESTRO
Don Arturo Campos
MAGUEY (AGAVE)
Cenizo Gigante (Not yet classified)
VILLAGE
San Juan Espanatica, Tuxpan
OVEN / FUEL
Earthen pit / black oak
MILL
Small mechanical
FERMENT
Wild fermented in stone pits (with bagasso)
DISTILLATION
2x in filipino of clay (with bagasso)
NOTES
Aroma – berries, earth cooked agave
Taste – green apple, pomegranate, smoke
Texture – structured, bitter, long, dry
ABV
Varies by batch
MAESTRO
Don Ruben Peña Fuentes
MAGUEY (AGAVE)
Lechugilla (A. Maximiliana)
VILLAGE
Mascota, Sierra Occidental
OVEN / FUEL
Adobe / black oak
MILL
Small mechanical
FERMENT
Wild fermented in wood and plastic (with bagasso)
DISTILLATION
1x in alembic of stainless steel and copper (with bagasso)
NOTES
Aroma – cacao, ripe papaya, balsamic
Taste – sweet potato, caramelized agave, lemon zest
Texture – high acidity, rich and gentle finish
ABV
Varies by batch
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS
Intensely creamy cheeses play into the amazing texture of this spirit and help cut the acidity. Examples include Nancy Hudson Valley Camembert and Toma Della Rocca from Italy.
SOTOLERO
Gerardo Ruelas
SOTOL
D. Wheeleri
VILLAGE
Aldama, Chihuahua
OVEN / FUEL
Earthen pit / black oak
MILL
Mechanical and by hand
FERMENT
Wild fermented in pine (with bagasso)
DISTILLATION
2x in alembic of copper (with bagasso)
NOTES
Aroma – yeast, sugar cookie, earth
Taste – herbs, earth, pineapple, smoke
Texture – medium body with long finish
ABV
Varies by batch
MAESTRO
Enrique Jimenez
MAGUEY (AGAVE)
Tobalá (A. Potatorum)
VILLAGE
Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
OVEN / FUEL
Earthen pit / black oak
MILL
Tahona
FERMENT
Wild fermented in pine vats for 12 days (with bagasso)
DISTILLATION
2x in 300 liter alembic of copper (with bagasso)
NOTES
Aroma – Bright fruit, light smoke and minerals
Taste – intense and complex mix of fruits and minerals with a long briny
finish
Texture – bright acidity, unctuous mouthfeel
ABV
Varies by batch
PECHUGA
Pechuga is a mezcal traditionally made as a celebration of harvest. Every producer has their own recipe that typically reflects the season, bounty and their personal taste. For our Pechuga, we put a batch of Fidencio Clásico back into the still and add fresh quince, pineapple, apple, banana and guava. We then hang a chicken breast (pechuga de pollo) inside of the still and make a third distillation. The result is an extraordinary expression of agave layered with flavors from the fresh fruit. Additionally, there is a significantly rich texture which is largely due to the pectin and glycerin from the fruit along with the collagen from the pechuga. The process elevates our base Clásico to another level of complexity and taste.
MAESTRO
Enrique Jimenez
MAGUEY (AGAVE)
Espadín (A. Angustifolia), puro capón
VILLAGE
Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
OVEN / FUEL
Earthen pit / black oak
MILL
Tahona
FERMENT
Wild fermented in pine vats for 7-13 days (with bagasso)
DISTILLATION
3x in 300 liter alembic of copper (with bagasso)
NOTES
Aroma – banana, quince, roasted agave
Taste – grilled pineapple, spicy fruit, roasted game
Texture – rich mouth-feel with a long finish
VINTAGES
2018 - 46.9% / 900 liters
2019 - 47.8% / 900 liters
MAESTRO
Enrique Jimenez
MAGUEY (AGAVE)
Espadín (A. Angustifolia), puro capón
VILLAGE
Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
OVEN / FUEL
Earthen pit / black oak
MILL
Tahona
FERMENT
Wild fermented in pine vats for 7-13 days (with bagasso)
DISTILLATION
2x in 300 liter alembic of copper (with bagasso)
NOTES
Aroma – delicate wood smoke, poblano chile, dried tobacco
Taste – red apples, pine, bbq’d agave
Texture – full body, rich mouthfeel, spicy finish
ABV
Varies by batch, 45-50%
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS
Hard cheeses with notes of butterscotch, minerals or biscuits such as Balarina aged gouda from Holland or Alma de Cerron 10 month goat cheese from Spain.