Brand | Fidencio Mezcal |
State | Oaxaca |
City | Santiago Matatlan |
Agave | Angustifolia |
Maguey | Espadin |
Distillation | Copper |
ABV | ~50% |
Type | Joven |
Founded in 2007 by Amy Hardy and Arik Torren, Fidencio Mezcal is a brand that has played a significant role in building the Mexican spirits categories in the US. The brand was launched in 2009 after the founders met Enrique Jimenez, and since then, it has been a journey of dedication and passion. Fidencio Spirits represents traditional Mexican spirits with a focus on flavor, diversity, terroir, and heritage. In 2012, they connected with La Venenosa to launch the first Raicilla in the United States, marking a pivotal moment in their history. Today, they represent 9 brands with 26 Maestros from 11 states, working with 30 unique types of agave and sotol across 10 unique categories.
It’s fine for what it is, but there’s not much going on here. It’s a bit floral, a bit smoky.