Tepanal Ancestral Agave Spirit Ensemble (Mexicano, Arroqueno & Tobala) deRafael Garcia Aragon 98pf 750ml
Tepanal Tobala is produced by mezcalero Rafael “Rafa” García Aragon in Santa María Sola de Vega, Oaxaca. The agaves are roasted in a pit oven, fermented for 5-7 days in cypress tanks with open air yeasts, milled by mechanical shredder, and double distilled in small clay pots.
The name Tepanal comes from the Nahuatl word “Tepanaltepec,” which means “hill of honeycombs,” which was the name for Santa Maria Sola from the time of the Spanish conquest until 1915. Tepanal pays homage to the community and its history, where honey extraction was an important activity that the residents of Tepanaltepec implemented.
Rafael “Rafa” Garcia Aragon is a first generation mezcalero. Rafa emigrated to California but returned to Santa Maria Sola in 2008 and established his distillery, Palenque Escondido, in 2014. Rafa’s son, Jair Garcia, also became involved in the mezcal-making process, and, in 2019, at the age of 21, Jair immigrated to California to raise funds to start their mezcal brand. Along with Antonio Avendaño, they established Tepanal in May 2020.
Aromas include clay, wet stone, floral lavender, honeysuckle, and campfire smoke. Flavors feature mineral-rich terracotta, stone fruits like apricot and pear, citrus zest, mint, and subtle earthy sweetness. The overall impression is a complex, high-proof spirit defined by its distinct terroir. While some batches show aggressive heat, the best expressions are balanced, fresh, and exceptionally drinkable.
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Tepanal Tobala is produced by mezcalero Rafael “Rafa” García Aragon in Santa María Sola de Vega, Oaxaca. The agaves are roasted in a pit oven, fermented for 5-7 days in cypress tanks with open air yeasts, milled by mechanical shredder, and double distilled in small clay pots.
The name Tepanal comes from the Nahuatl word “Tepanaltepec,” which means “hill of honeycombs,” which was the name for Santa Maria Sola from the time of the Spanish conquest until 1915. Tepanal pays homage to the community and its history, where honey extraction was an important activity that the residents of Tepanaltepec implemented.
Rafael “Rafa” Garcia Aragon is a first generation mezcalero. Rafa emigrated to California but returned to Santa Maria Sola in 2008 and established his distillery, Palenque Escondido, in 2014. Rafa’s son, Jair Garcia, also became involved in the mezcal-making process, and, in 2019, at the age of 21, Jair immigrated to California to raise funds to start their mezcal brand. Along with Antonio Avendaño, they established Tepanal in May 2020.
Aromas include clay, wet stone, floral lavender, honeysuckle, and campfire smoke. Flavors feature mineral-rich terracotta, stone fruits like apricot and pear, citrus zest, mint, and subtle earthy sweetness. The overall impression is a complex, high-proof spirit defined by its distinct terroir. While some batches show aggressive heat, the best expressions are balanced, fresh, and exceptionally drinkable.
