Abrojo Artesanal Green Label Dry Gin is a gin from Oaxaca, Mexico, distilled from the spent agave of mezcal production and 15 locally sourced botanicals, with its first distillation in a copper still. It is bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof).

The Story of Abrojo Gin

Abrojo is made by maestro destilador Gonzalo Martinez in Santiago Matatlán, in the Tlacolula district of Oaxaca. After his family’s mezcal is made, the leftover agave fiber, called bagasse, is re-milled by hand with a wooden mallet, combined with spring water and refermented using only wild yeast. The Artesanal (Green Label) expression is first distilled in a copper still, and 15 botanicals are added for the second distillation, including juniper, hoja santa, basil, cinnamon, guava, orange and lime peel, eucalyptus, lemongrass and mint, all sourced within Tlacolula. It rests in glass for one year before bottling.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright lime oil, green cardamom and yellow bell pepper over earthy molasses and roasted agave piña
• Palate: Waxy and verdant, with cilantro, coriander seed and tarragon
• Finish: Long, with orange peel and gooseberry

How to Enjoy

Its bright citrus and herbal profile makes it a natural in a gin and tonic or a Gimlet. It is also excellent in a Martini garnished with a lime twist.

Product Details

• Brand: Abrojo
• Type: Dry Gin (copper-still distilled)
• Base: Spent mezcal agave
• Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
• Rested: One year in glass
• ABV / Proof: 45% ABV / 90 proof
• Size: 750ml

FAQ

What is the ABV of Abrojo Artesanal Green Label Dry Gin?
It is bottled at 45% ABV, which is 90 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 Green and Blue Label?
The Green Label (Artesanal) is first distilled in a copper still at 45% ABV; the Blue Label (Ancestral) uses a clay still and is bottled at 50% ABV.

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