Lamata Ensamble Tamaulipas 750ml

Lamata Ensamble is an agave spirit produced by Jose Castellanos in Las Virgenes in the northern state of Tamaulipas, using equal parts of three agaves: 33% Agave Asperrima, 33% Agave Americana, and 33% Agave Univittata. In this region of Tamaulipas, the Agave Asperrima and Agave Americana are referred to simply as \”Maguey,\” while the smaller Agave Univittata is called \”Amole.\” All three agaves are cooked in an underground oven, and their juices are squeezed out using an antique wooden sugar-cane trapiche.

The juice is then fermented spontaneously with spring water. Due to the proximity to the Texas border, the traditional still used is a Moonshine-style still from the Southern US states, popularized during US prohibition. This system is differentiated by a wooden barrel or \”thumper\” connecting the pot and the serpentine. The final spirit is adjusted with heads and tails.

Tasting Notes

• Lamata Ensamble is a very unique-tasting agave spirit with a delightful funkiness.
• It has a sweet but earthy aroma on the nose, like a vanilla cigar bar.
• On the palate, there is a lot of complexity, with predominant flavors of mango and wood and a strong bite and spicy finish.

This agave spirit showcases the unique flavor profile of Tamaulipas and the traditional agave spirit-making techniques of the region. It will impress agave spirit enthusiasts looking for something new and unique.