Lajita Mezcal Reposado with Agave Worm 40% Vol. 0,5l

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<p>The word <strong>"Mezcal"</strong> comes from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs and means <strong>"cooked agave".&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The difference to Tequila lies in the use of <strong>different agave varieties</strong>, different origins within Mexico and different production.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The agave hearts are cooked for days in a covered earth pit.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>The Lajita Mezcal Reposado with Agave Worm contains a larva, </strong>colloquially known as a worm ("gusano").&nbsp;</p><p>This worm is prized as a <strong>delicacy </strong>in Oaxacas, the largest mezcal-producing state in Mexico.&nbsp;</p><p>Among other things, this larva is also used as a trademark and is supposed to testify to the<strong> high quality standard</strong> of the agave spirit.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Awards:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>SILVER The International Wine &amp; Spirits Awards 2001. -&nbsp;</li><li>SILVER International Spirits Challenge 2004&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Tasting notes:</strong></p><ul><li>Colour: Clear.&nbsp;</li><li>Nose: Smoky, cooked agave, woody vanilla sweetness.&nbsp;</li><li>Taste: Agave, notes of smoke, sweetness.&nbsp;</li><li>Finish: Long lasting, wood smoke.</li></ul>