• Prickly pear eau-de-vie produced in Agua Temazcal, Cuicatl°n, in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca
• Maestro Destilador Rommel Krassel
• Distilled from 100%tuna(prickly pear) sourced near the distillery in Cuicatl°n
• Fermented in stainless steel for 10–12 days using Champagne yeast
• Distilled twice in copper alembic pot stills
• Rested in glass 1 year before bottling
• Starchy and piquant aromas of taro root, fresh horseradish, jicama, and freshly julienned green apple lead to a high-toned palate of nopales underscored by candied peanuts. Sweet-tart candied hibiscus lands on a delightfully delayed finish.
• Approximately 200 liters produced each year
• 42% ABV

The prickly pear is known in Mexico astuna(ahem – be careful not to confuse it with the fish) and is, in fact, the fruit of the paddle cactus (Opuntiaficus-indica). Savory and juicy pink bulbs blossom at the tips of the cactus leaves; the fruit is popularly used in everything from salad to ice cream. Bright and boldly aromatic,Edenico’sprickly pear unquestionably stands out amongst the most uniqueeau-de-vie in the world.

INFO:

Producer: Edenico
Vintage: NV
Country: Mexico
Region: Oaxaca
Spirit Type: Brandy
Spirit Sub Type: Eau de Vie