El Jimador Tequila Blanco 70 cl / 38 % Mexico

The name “El Jimador” refers to the Mexican farmworkers responsible for harvesting agave. The task of identifying ripe agave plants after several years of growth and then preparing them for mezcal and tequila production is more difficult than one might initially assume. The jimadores cut off the leaves and extract the agave hearts, which can weigh up to 80 kg; these are then boiled, crushed, and pressed to release the sugar and juice they contain. This is followed by the familiar steps of fermentation and distillation. As a typical “Blanco,” this tequila is not aged like its older counterparts.