Xicaru Silver 102 Mezcal

About Xicaru Silver 102 Mezcal

Xicaru – the Zapotec word for beautiful – reflects the desire to share a traditionally produced mezcal that is truly beautiful, approachable and distinct. Small batches of Xicaru Mezcal are made using time-honored methods in Matatlán, Oaxaca. Xicaru Silver 102° honors the tradition of master mezcaleros, who prize the concentrated characteristics of high-proof mezcals. Selecting a smaller cut from the heart of the distillate gives Xicaru Silver 102° a bolder, more robust flavor.

Tasting Notes for Xicaru Silver 102 Mezcal

The crisp, high proof of Xicaru Silver 102° asserts itself in all aspects, dominating on the nose and palate before gradually softening to the rich, smoky and vegetal notes of traditionally-produced, artisanal mezcal. The finish is warm and lasting.

Suggested Serves

• Xicaru Spice of Life
• 1 ½ oz Xicaru Silver 102°
• ½ oz cinnamon liqueur (Becherovka, Goldschläger, Fireball) or 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• ½ oz lime juice
• ¾ oz grapefruit juice
• ¾ oz agave
• Method: Shake and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
• Xicaru Martini
• 2 oz Xicaru Silver 102°
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 1 oz bianco vermouth
• Method: Stir and serve up with a lime peel or grapefruit peel garnish
• Xicaru Last Word
• ¾ oz Xicaru Silver 102°
• ¾ oz maraschino liqueur
• ¾ oz lime juice
• ¾ oz yellow chartreuse
• Method: Combine all, shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry and/or lime wheel.

Production Notes

Xicaru Silver 102° differs from Xicaru Silver in the way it is distilled. A narrower cut is taken from the heart, where the alcohol, smoke and maguey are more concentrated. Xicaru Silver and Xicaru Silver 102° both utilize traditional mezcal production methods passed down from generation to generation.

750ml & 102 Proof