Wild Coyote (750 ml)

Mayalen Wild Coyote originates from Central Oaxaca's high-altitude agave lands, where volcanic soil and seasonal water scarcity shape the character of wild and semi-cultivated agave species. The producer sources mature agave from this region's distinctive microclimate—cool nights and intense sun exposure at elevation—conditions that concentrate sugars and mineral complexity in the plant.

Production follows traditional mezcal protocol: agave hearts are roasted in earthen pits using wood and charcoal, imparting direct smoke integration rather than surface char. Fermentation occurs in open-air wooden vessels using ambient yeast populations, a practice that introduces regional microbial character. Distillation in copper stills preserves volatile aromatics; the spirit is bottled unaged, capturing the raw dialogue between agave and smoke without oak intervention.

The "Wild Coyote" designation signals use of wild or semi-wild agave varieties—likely espadin or tobala crosses—rather than fully domesticated cultivars, introducing botanical unpredictability and deeper mineral notes absent in industrial mezcal.

Drink fresh; optimal window is within 2–3 years of release to preserve volatile smoke and herbal top notes.