Co-processing plants is not a formula for blending finished spirits. Species ratio is not automatically final-spirit volume ratio. Artisan romance and producer disagreement are not controlled sensory trials. Steam-cooked Fidencio Unico84 refutes an all-mezcal-is-pit-roasted rule.
Ensembles76–77; harvest/roast78–87; crushing88–91.
Traditional ensembles can combine mature available agave varieties before or during production. Banhez's reported90%espadin mixture with barril and Real Minero's four-variety example illustrate this. Harvest trimming, roast, crushing and equipment choices vary by maker; one producer says machine crushing leaves flavor unchanged.
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Ensembles76–77; harvest/roast78–87; crushing88–91.
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Traditional ensembles can combine mature available agave varieties before or during production. Banhez's reported90%espadin mixture with barril and Real Minero's four-variety example illustrate this. Harvest trimming, roast, crushing and equipment choices vary by maker; one producer says machine crushing leaves flavor unchanged.
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Co-processing plants is not a formula for blending finished spirits. Species ratio is not automatically final-spirit volume ratio. Artisan romance and producer disagreement are not controlled sensory trials. Steam-cooked Fidencio Unico84 refutes an all-mezcal-is-pit-roasted rule.
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