Granja Nómada

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.

La Venenosa Raicilla Tabernas

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

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La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra Volcanes

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

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La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra Occidental

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.

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La Higuera Wheelri

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

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Fidencio Idencio Tobala Joven Mezcal

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

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Fidencio Pechuga Joven Mezcal

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

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Fidencio Idencio Clasico Joven Mezcal

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.

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