MEZCAL DE AGAVE DURANGENSIS

Yacía impasible, rígido y punzante… como la montaña, adherido a la

tierra, como rey, coronado por pencas. Porfiado y arrogante, el silencioso

quijote había tardado en reconocer su naturaleza sosegada y su médula de árido y pálido rosal. Más sucedió que

un día, el resuelto caballero se enfrentó a metálico enemigo y sucumbió; y en su prisión de tierra, la mujer de fuego

lo transformó: Tomó el hervido corazón y, en un arrebatado abrazo, lo destrozó. Agotado, el jinete de mosto sucumbió

y se dejó arrullar en los brazos sofocados del tiempo... y, despertando,

notó que en su jornada agotadora de tierra, fuego y cobre, el estoico

monarca se había vuelto sabio, sagrado y secreto… se había vuelto Mezcal.

Hacienda Dolores is situated at just a few miles away from the city of Durango, sitting graciously amid pecan tree plantations from where its beautiful tower peaks into the sky. The Hacienda creates a serene and tranquil environment for the distillation of the finest of mezcals. It was originally built during the 18th century and restored to its glory by Don Jaime Gutierrez. Since this period, its chapel has been dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa). It is this portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary which inspires the name of our brand and her Crown is represented in our crest.

The process of our mezcal begins in the noble lands of Rancho La Campana de Santa Elena, where agave Duranguensis grows organically and in the wild. It is at the moment of harvest when the Jimador must closely listen to the voice of the agave to discern if it’s ready to become mezcal.

Hacienda de DoloresDurango, Dgo., México

MEZCAL DEHACIENDA

Hacienda de DoloresDurango, Dgo., México

Every crown of agave has been patiently meditating for around 10 to 12 years for the moment in which to give its soul to

the heat of the copper. The crown, once naked from its spikes, is transported by

donkey to its next destination. Here, it will be submitted to the burning heat of the fire pit that will give it the characteristic

smokey notes of Mezcal Durangensis Lágrimas de Dolores.

Through reviving these ancestral methods, we are also reviving the productive character and the old

traditions of Hacienda Dolores. However, this time we are focused on the progress and future of an Ancestrally Spectacular

Mezcal de Hacienda.

Jima de agave (agave harvest)Durango, Dgo., México

Rancho La Campana de Santa ElenaMezquital, Dgo., México

On the hillsides of Rancho La Campana de Santa Elena (Mezquital, Durango) the Agave durangensis flourishes organically

in the wild. Named after the state of which it is endemic, this agave brings

life to only the best of mezcals and gives it the unique taste that makes Mezcal Lágrimas de Dolores so unique and

spectacular.

AGAVE DURANGENSIS

OUR CROWNJEWELS

PRODUCTS

MEZCAL JOVEN

Mezcal 100% de Agave durangensisDurango, Dgo., MéxicoProduced and Bottled at Hacienda Dolores.

Immaculate and translucent. This mezcal is incomparable in aroma and taste. As soon as the cork comes off the first delicious notes are released. It is a clear invitation to experience hundreds of years of tradition within an elegant bottle.

As it is served into a glass, the oxygen revives and gives a full body to this mezcal. This triggers a second wave of sensations led by the second note, a smokey and subtle herbal note that lingers but vanishes slowly, always provoking the next sip.

Its taste inspires memories of warm days in the Mexican countryside. A flavour of fiesta, verbena and celebration in every sip that reminds us of our pride to be from Durango.

Number of distillations: 2 45% Alc. Vol

Certifications:HACCPNOM 070

Bottle volumes:700 mL750 mL

Maestro MezcaleroFabiola Ávila Valenzuela

Number of distillations: 2 40.5% Alc. Vol

Certifications:HACCPNOM 070

Bottle volumes:700 mL750 mL

Maestro MezcaleroFabiola Ávila Valenzuela

ART COLLABORATION WITH MAESTRO GUILLERMO CENICEROS

MEZCAL AÑEJO

Mezcal 100% de Agave durangensisDurango, Dgo., MéxicoProduced and Bottled at Hacienda Dolores.

This mezcal requires a one year meditation within a white oak, first generation barrel. It is this meditation which endows it with a dark and mysterious amber colour and a smooth hint of wood.

During the first sip, a graceful but subtle herbal note floods every corner of the mouth, just before finishing with an evaporating memory cooked agave. This is no ordinary mezcal, sipping it is always followed by a toast for a land full of surprises that gives life to our Mezcal Añejo.

MEZCAL AÑEJOTRIDESTILADO

Mezcal 100% de Agave durangensisDurango, Dgo., MéxicoProduced and Bottled at Hacienda Dolores.

The most precious of our crown jewels. Contains all the passion and seduction of our finest Añejo mezcals. After one year of ageing in oak barrels it is faced once more against the heat of our copper still for a third distillation that will transform it into a true elixir.

Indeed a work of art that sums up hundreds of years in one sip. Starting with an alluring and gentle sweet note, and followed by a smooth hint of oak. One can clearly perceive all the passion and dedication behind its great character and mysterious personality. An exclusive reserve and a flavour full of tradition that heightens all senses and illuminates even the most demanding connoisseur.

Number of distillations: 3 45% Alc. Vol

Certifications: HACCPNOM 070

NOM 070

Bottle volumes: 700 mL750 mL

Maestro MezcaleroFabiola Ávila Valenzuela

Mezcal Lagrimas de Dolores is no ordinary mezcal. As such one must know how to drink it to be able to experience all of its splendour. Our mezcal can be thoroughly enjoyed when sipped, not shot, and also in a wide variety of cocktails that liberate an innumerable range of flavours, all with the essence of Lágrimas de Dolores.

MEZCALEANDO

EL PERFECTO

- Recipe by Don Jaime himself.- 1 oz mezcal Lágrimas

de Dolores Joven- Hot Mint-Marigold Tea

- Sweeten with sugar

NEBLINA

- 2 oz mezcal Lágrimas de Dolores Joven

- 1 oz Cranberry juice - Sparkling lemonade

- Add a strawberry on top

BLOODYDOLORES

- 2 oz mezcal Lágrimasde Dolores Joven

- 1 tablespoon of lime juice - 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce

- 5.5 oz tomato juice (Klamato)- Add celery

XOCOLATZIN

- 2 oz mezcal Lágrimas de Dolores Joven- Coffee Liqueur- Steamed milk

- Dark chocolate gratings

DOLORES TONIC

- 2 oz mezcal Lágrimasde Dolores Joven- 5 oz Tonic water

- Mint leaves- Sliced lime

MOJITO DEDOLORES

- 2 oz mezcal Lágrimas de Dolores Joven

- 1 tablespoon of lime juice- 10 spearmint leaves

- Sugar- Crushed Ice

- Sparkling water

Firstly, the best mezcal is always the one right in front of you.

A glass of mezcal is to be savoured, not guzzled or shot. The only exception is if you are toasting with a group of people in a celebra-tion of some sort. In such case never, ever, try to compete, because

even if you win, you will end up losing.

One must beware that mezcal triggers basic instincts. For this reason one must, under no circumstance, try to befriend the enemy over a

bottle of mezcal. The next morning you will either find yourself lying in bed with your new friend, or in hospital.

Atmosphere and setting should not be overlooked, it sets the drinkers mood. A casual and friendly setting lends itself for a rela-

xing time.

Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien, también. Y si no hay reme-dio, mejor litro y medio.

THE POPULAR CULTURE OF MEZCAL

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