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La Travesia Destilado de Agave 70cl

Name: La Travesia Destilado de Agave 70cl
Brand: La Travesia
SKU: aga.travesia.70cl
Price: 41.54 GBP
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La Travesía Destilado de Agave | 70cl

The Spirit of Santa Catarina Minas: Ancestral Character, Modern Precision

La Travesía is a remarkable agave spirit that captures the soul of Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca—a region world-renowned for its "ancestral" distillation traditions. While many spirits from this area are labeled as Mezcal, La Travesía is bottled as a Destilado de Agave, allowing the producers the freedom to focus purely on the quality of the liquid and the heritage of the craft without the constraints of specific certification categories.

The production process is a masterclass in patience and ingenuity. The agave is cooked for over 30 hours in a limestone oven, imparting a unique mineral smokiness. Unlike the traditional animal-drawn tahona, the juice is extracted using a proprietary machine designed to maximize efficiency while preserving the delicate fibers of the agave. Following a slow fermentation in pinewood fermenters, the spirit is distilled in copper pot stills, resulting in a complex, 42.5% ABV expression that is both rustic and refined.

Additional Information

Style	Other Spirits
SKU	aga.travesia.70cl
GTIN	No
ABV %	42.5
Bottle Size (cl)	70
Brand	La Travesia

Suggested Cocktails and Manufacturer Info

Key Features and Artisanal Craftsmanship

Limestone Oven Roasting: The use of quarried limestone for the oven adds a distinct, bright minerality to the earthy smoke profile.
Pinewood Fermentation: Fermenting in local pinewood (tinas) introduces subtle resinous and forest-floor notes that are characteristic of the Minas region.
Small-Batch Distillation: Copper pot distillation ensures a heavy, oily mouthfeel and the retention of deep, savory congeners.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: A captivating and unusual bouquet. Aromas of earthy smoke and sweet tobacco are brightened by a surprising hint of cherry and charred bell pepper.
- Palate: Incredibly complex and savory. Flavors of sweet tropical fruits (like grilled pineapple) are grounded by umami-rich notes of mushroom and damp earth.
- Finish: Long and evolving. The warmth of the sweet tobacco lingers alongside a final, crisp mineral snap.

Product Specifications

Brand: La Travesía
Style: Destilado de Agave
Origin: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico
Size: 70cl
ABV: 42.5%
Oven Type: Quarried Limestone
Fermentation: Pinewood Fermenters

Serving Suggestions

The Purist's Pour: This spirit is best enjoyed neat in a traditional copita or a small clay bowl. The complex interplay of mushroom, cherry, and tobacco needs time and air to fully reveal itself.
The Savory "Minas" Negroni: Replace gin with La Travesía in a Negroni. The charred bell pepper and earthy smoke notes create an incredibly sophisticated, savory cocktail.
Agave Highball: Top with premium soda water and a twist of grapefruit. The mineral limestone notes shine through the carbonation, making for a refreshing yet deep drink.
Gourmet Pairing: Pairs exceptionally well with mushrooms on toast, roasted peppers, or dark, bitter chocolate.