The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal

200ml & 84 Proof

What is The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal?

The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal offers a unique, herbaceous profile with notes of green chili and grapefruit, crafted from the rare Agave Salmiana species that can take up to 25 years to mature - making it one of the slowest-growing agave varieties used in mezcal production.

Why do we love The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal?

Cocktail enthusiasts should seek out The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal for its uniquely herbaceous profile featuring green chili, grapefruit, and fresh agave notes - a rare flavor experience derived from the uncommon Agave Salmiana species cultivated in San Pablo Huixtepec, Oaxaca.

How do you drink The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal?

The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal shines when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube to appreciate its complex herbaceous and citrusy notes, though it also adds depth to savory cocktails; enjoy it year-round, particularly on warm evenings, paired with grilled seafood or light, herb-forward dishes.

$49.99

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The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal

$49.99

Size:

200ml

Quantity:

The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal

$49.99

Size:

Quantity:

Tasting Notes

How It's Made

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Nose: Sharp green chili peppers mingle with zesty grapefruit peel. Fresh, rain-dampened agave notes provide an earthy backdrop. Hints of herbaceous celery and bright citrus add complexity.

Palate: Sweet agave syrup leads, followed by tart citrus and dried herbs like thyme and sage. A subtle smokiness emerges, balanced by fresh green vegetal flavors. Peppery spice builds gradually, accompanied by mineral undertones.

Finish: Long and warming with lingering spiciness. Earthy minerals and a slight saltiness persist. The herbaceous character returns, reminiscent of green olives. Faint wisps of smoke and citrus zest round out the experience.

The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal is crafted using wild agave salmiana plants, which are cooked in underground pit ovens, crushed by a traditional tahona wheel, fermented in open-air wooden vats, and double-distilled in copper pot stills; this labor-intensive process, combined with the use of the rare salmiana agave, results in a uniquely herbaceous and complex spirit.

The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal is made from the Agave salmiana, a massive plant that can grow up to 12 feet tall and weigh over a ton. This giant agave takes up to 12 years to mature, resulting in a uniquely herbaceous and spicy flavor profile.

Unlike most mezcals that use agave piñas roasted in underground pits, The Lost Explorer Salmiana is made using a rare technique called "oven roasting." This method involves cooking the agave in above-ground ovens, which contributes to its distinctive green chili and grapefruit notes.

The Lost Explorer Mezcal company has partnered with local communities in Oaxaca to implement a "One Bottle, One Tree" initiative. For every bottle of Salmiana sold, they plant an agave in the wild, helping to preserve biodiversity and support sustainable harvesting practices.

Main Ingredient: Salmiana Agave
Country of Origin: Mexico