Rey Campero Tepextate Mezcal

Rey Campero Tepextate Mezcal is handcrafted by maestro mezcalero Romulo Sánchez Parada in the village of Candelaria Yegolé, Oaxaca. Produced using 100% wild Agave marmorata (Tepextate), this exceptional mezcal begins with agaves that typically require 20 to 30 years to reach maturity while growing naturally on steep limestone cliffs and rocky mountainsides. Once harvested, the piñas are slowly roasted in underground earthen pits fired with local hardwood before being crushed with a traditional horse-drawn tahona. Natural fermentation takes place in open wooden vats using ambient yeasts, followed by double distillation in small copper stills. Bottled without additives, the result is a mezcal that captures the remarkable complexity and terroir of one of Oaxaca's most prized wild agaves while preserving the handcrafted traditions that define Rey Campero.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Intensely aromatic with notes of fresh herbs, green pepper, white flowers, ripe pineapple, citrus zest, wet stone, roasted agave, and delicate wood smoke.

Palate: Rich and layered with flavours of tropical fruit, roasted agave, lime, mint, eucalyptus, cracked pepper, earthy minerality, green olive, and subtle smoky sweetness balanced by a silky texture.

Finish: Exceptionally long and elegant with lingering herbal freshness, mineral notes, citrus peel, gentle smoke, white pepper, and sweet roasted agave.