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ALMA TEPEC LICOR DE CHILE PASSILLA MIXE 750ML 40% ABV

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	Who Alma Tepec Licor de Chile Pasilla Mixe is produced by Alma Tepec. The liqueur is notably crafted by a workforce known as the Maestra Licoreras, which is comprised entirely of Oaxacan women who handle everything from blending and bottling to labeling the spirit.
	Where Oaxaca, Mexico
	What Alma Tepec Licor de Chile Pasilla Mixe is described as a complex, savory, and "panseasonal" liqueur. It is specifically noted for being less sweet than other chile liqueurs, allowing the deep, smoke-dried character of the rare Pasilla Mixe chile to stand out. It features a bold, earthy aroma with "pervasive smoke" and hints of smoky charcoal or woodsmoke. This is often accompanied by dried red berries, cocoa, and sweet spices like allspice, vanilla, and caramel. The palate is rich and smooth, opening with an initial burst of sweet spices such as cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. These transition into deep, "meaty" flavors of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and dried cherry. It offers a warm, persistent, and lingering heat that builds gradually without overwhelming the palate.
	Why This is the world’s first liqueur crafted from this specific ancestral chile—the Pasilla Mixe. It is endemic only to the remote Sierra Mixe mountains of Oaxaca, growing at an altitude of 5,000 feet. These chiles are so prized for their "meaty" smokiness that chefs at high-end restaurants have been known to smuggle them into other countries just to use them in signature dishes.

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