Mezcal Ticony
Responsible Culture • Mitla, Oaxaca • Nationwide Shipping for $99
"A spirit born from the collective wisdom of Oaxacan communities. Pure, wild, and honest expressions that protect the natural environment and pay tribute to ancestral customs."
The Liquid Heritage of Unión Zapata
The prestigious firm Mezcal Ticony emerges from a deep knowledge and empirical assimilation of Oaxaca's distilling tradition, driven by a firm desire to promote authentic Mexican culture to the world's most discerning palates. Produced under rigorous traditional standards in the Unión Zapata region, a territory intrinsically linked to the archaeological and historical richness of Villa de Mitla, Oaxaca, this distillate strictly adheres to the innovative Responsible Culture (CURE) model. This ethical scheme's primary pillar is to generate direct social and socioeconomic impact in the communities of mezcal masters, ensuring fair wages and preserving ecological balance through certification from the Mezcal Regulatory Council (CRM).
Ticony's artisanal production begins with the meticulous selection of piñas that have reached their optimal biological maturity in semi-arid lands, accumulating an unparalleled concentration of complex sugars. The process is carried out respecting the stages dictated by ancestors: slow cooking in underground conical ovens lined with volcanic stone using sustainable local firewood, traditional grinding in a stone tahona, and spontaneous microbiological fermentation in pine wood vats, where wild yeasts from the environment define its aromatic DNA. Finally, double distillation in a copper still purifies the elixir's body without detracting from its primal organic character.
Through a strategic alliance with La Cava Shop, we offer you a multifaceted liquid range that faithfully portrays the mineral virtues of Oaxacan soil. Each 750 ml bottle with a balanced alcohol content of 44° preserves the original fruity and herbal purity of the plant. This dedication to safeguarding traditional and limited-edition methods is closely aligned with other premium sections of our global cellar, such as the acclaimed collection of author wines and exclusive selections of red wines from the New World. Enjoy the liquid magic of Oaxaca and receive it directly at your home through our reliable system of shipping nationwide in Mexico for only $99 pesos.
Range of Ticony Mezcal Varietals
Ticony Tepextate (Agave Marmorata)
An untamed distillate from one of the most coveted wild varieties, whose maturation period in nature can take up to 25 years. It stands out for an extremely balanced olfactory profile rich in notes of damp field grass and limestone. Upon entering the palate, it unfolds an intense herbal potency accompanied by citrus flashes and persistent earthy accents, culminating in a subtle and elegant sweetness of baked agave.
Ticony Tobalá (Agave Potatorum)
Originating from wild shade-grown agaves that thrive on steep, high-altitude terrain. This variant offers exquisitely refined organoleptic characteristics, dominated by notes of toasted noble wood, dry straw, and wild mountain flowers. Its generous oily body envelops the taste buds, leaving a slightly fruity and milky aftertaste, making it an ideal option for high-end cocktails or contemplative direct consumption.
Ticony Arroqueño (Agave Americana)
This imposing plant produces a mezcal that exhibits superb olfactory complexity of high intensity. Upon contact with the lips, it masterfully transforms into a smooth, unctuous, and highly docile drink. It manifests crisp notes of freshly cut grass, cinnamon stick, cloves, and traditional culinary spices that recall the purest cooking processes of the Oaxacan countryside.
Ticony Espadín and Madre Cuishe (Agave Karwinskii)
The collection is balanced with the classic Espadín, which delivers delicious milky and fruity nuances of great culinary versatility. In turn, Madre Cuishe is positioned as the favorite of advanced enthusiasts due to its elongated stem morphology, which extracts a strongly mineral and dry character from the soil, speckled with notes of green olive and a persistent smoky finish on the palate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ticony Mezcal
How does the Responsible Culture model protect agave biodiversity?
The CURE scheme operates under the premise that a premium distillate cannot exist if ecosystem resources are depleted. In practice, Ticony finances and implements community nurseries dedicated to the controlled propagation of wild agave seeds (such as Tobalá and Tepextate) to actively reforest the hills of Mitla. This prevents the overexploitation of the land, stabilizes local botanical populations, and ensures that plant harvesting is carried out with strict plot rotation criteria, preventing erosion of the Oaxacan soil.
How do 44° alcohol by volume influence the expression of traditional aromas?
The 44° alcohol content is not coincidental; it constitutes the optimal technical balance point where the essential oils of the agave (terpenes and higher alcohols) remain perfectly soluble and stable. An excessively diluted mezcal loses texture and dilutes primary herbal or smoky descriptors. On the contrary, by maintaining 44°, the elixir achieves an ideal density in the mouth that effectively transports the earthy flavors of Tepextate or the spicy notes of Arroqueño, allowing for a deep and prolonged tasting experience.
Oaxaca • Mitla • Artisanal Mezcal • Tobalá • Tepextate • Shipping $99
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