Rooster Rojo Mezcal Discontinued

Rooster Rojo Mezcal is handcrafted by Lopes Sosa Palenque, a small artisanal distillery in San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca, Mexico. Each bottle is signed by Maestro Mezcalero (master mezcal maker) Rodolfo Lopez Juan, confirming that proper production methods were followed and signifies his agreement that this liquid is ideal for mezcal lovers around the world.

The bottle is dark, resembling traditional clay bottles. The purpose is to prevent direct sunlight from affecting the liquid and to keep it from being seen by the "evil eye" before consumption. This is a traditional Oaxacan belief. The bottles are filled with an alcohol content of 43 % with a volume of 0.7 l.

Mezcal is a rare liquid, and almost all mezcals are made by hand using traditional tahona wheels and manual labor. The liquid is produced using underground ovens to cook agaves that are grown for seven years. Copper pot stills, sealed with local clay, are used for distilling this rare artisanal liquid, while open wooden vats covered with agave fibers are used for fermentation.

In Mexican culture, Mezcal is a valued and rare drink that is reserved for special occasions. It is considered a gift from the sun, as the energy that agave plants have captured over many years is released in a pure liquid expression. It should not be consumed in haste, but with respect, allowing people to savor each sip and understand the amount of work and know-how behind its production.