Abrojo Ancestral Blue Label Dry Gin is a one-of-a-kind gin from Oaxaca, Mexico, distilled from the spent agave of mezcal production and 15 locally sourced botanicals, with its first distillation in a traditional clay still. It is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof).

The Story of Abrojo Gin

Abrojo is made by maestro destilador Gonzalo Martinez in Santiago Matatlán, in the Tlacolula district of Oaxaca, the heart of mezcal country. After his family’s mezcal is made, the leftover agave fiber, called bagasse, is re-milled by hand with a large wooden mallet, mixed with spring water and refermented with wild yeast. The Ancestral (Blue Label) expression is distilled first in a clay still; 15 botanicals are added for the second distillation, including juniper, hoja santa, basil, guava, eucalyptus, lemongrass and mint, every one of them sourced in Tlacolula. The gin then rests in glass for a full year before bottling.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Juniper-forward, with fresh cucumber skin, sea salt and tapioca root
• Palate: Lemongrass with hints of clay, lemon verbena and green peppercorn
• Finish: Pine resin and spearmint

How to Enjoy

This gin is complex enough to sip neat or over a large cube. In cocktails, try it in a Martini with a cucumber or lemon twist, or in a gin and tonic with a sprig of mint.

Product Details

• Brand: Abrojo
• Type: Dry Gin (clay-still distilled)
• Base: Spent mezcal agave
• Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
• Rested: One year in glass
• ABV / Proof: 50% ABV / 100 proof
• Size: 750ml

FAQ

What is the ABV of Abrojo Ancestral Blue Label Dry Gin?
It is bottled at 50% ABV, which is 100 proof.

What is Abrojo gin made from?
It is distilled from the spent agave fiber left over from mezcal production, plus 15 botanicals from Oaxaca.

What is the difference between the Blue and Green Label?
The Blue Label (Ancestral) is first distilled in a clay still and bottled at 50% ABV; the Green Label (Artesanal) uses a copper still and is bottled at 45% ABV.

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