Crafted in the highlands of San Luis Potosí, Pal’alma San Luis Potosí Joven Aguardiente de Agave is a bold expression of the region’s terroir and traditions. Maestro Patricio Hernández Z. employs time-honored techniques, using Salmiana agave roasted in a masonry oven with oak wood before being milled by a stone wheel. Fermentation takes place in pine vats with a mix of wild yeast and 30% pulque, an ancient method that enhances the spirit’s depth and complexity. Double distilled in copper with only the hearts retained, this aguardiente achieves a pure yet powerful character at 50% ABV.
The profile bursts with bright herbal notes, citrus zest, and a signature minerality, balanced by earthy undertones and a whisper of smoke. The pulque fermentation imparts a subtle tang, complementing the agave’s natural sweetness with hints of green pepper, fresh-cut grass, and delicate floral tones. The high proof ensures an intense yet clean finish, lingering with peppery spice and a touch of salinity, making it both refreshing and complex.
Best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its craftsmanship, it also thrives in cocktails where its robust flavors shine. Whether sipped slowly to explore its evolving layers or mixed into an elevated agave-forward drink, Pal’alma San Luis Potosí captures the raw essence of its origin with every pour.