Monte Alban Mezcal is the authentic Mexican spirit with the worm in the bottle. Mezcal is Tequila’s ‘big brother’ – almost 500 years ago, Spanish conquistadors on the lookout for a rum substitute started distilling an Aztec soft drink constituted of the agave plant. They ended up with a premium spirit referred to as Mezcal. Much later, a similar drink used to be distilled in the Tequila region, constituted of a different species of agave. Mezcal is the original and best . Monte Alban is made in Mexico and distilled from the agave plant in the centuries-old tradition and technique. The worms live in the agave and one is added to every bottle. Legend says that the worm gives strength to any individual brave enough to eat and a few even consider it acts as an aphrodisiac. Each and every bottle comes with additional worms included.
The authentic Mexican spirit with the worm in the bottle
Smoky agave, grilled pineapples and prairie fire aromas on the palate
Aromas of spice and an exotic, peppery finish
Great complexity with an array of earthy flavours