{"title":"The Lost Explorer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe started our journey making mezcal on the ancestral Miztec land in Valles Centrales, Oaxaca, with Maestro Mezcalero Fortino Ramos. Here, we grow our agaves 8-12 years to allow them to reach their ripest natural maturity in different parts of the arid, sun-soaked region. Making mezcal, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of our types of mezcal—Espadín, Tobalá, and Salmiana—vary in average size and innate flavor, each with its own personality and lifecycle we must care for.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lost-explorer-tequila-blanco-no-1","title":"The Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco No 1","description":"Crafted to be sipped slowly, herbaceous and earthy notes transport you to the sun-soaked lowlands of Amatitán, Jalisco. Bright citrus on the palate transitions into spiced cinnamon and vegetal undertones. 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On the nose, discover fresh green chili, grapefruit peel, and the distinctive aroma of agave after rainfall. The palate opens with bright citrus and dried herbs, leading to a spicy finish with earthy minerality that lingers beautifully. Best enjoyed neat or paired with olives and demerara, or semi-pickled celery with worm salt to enhance its nuanced character. A sophisticated mezcal for the curious explorer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lost Explorer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51302712803615,"sku":"VWS_200421522","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/6046\/2879\/files\/imgi_131_salmiana-750ml_copy.jpg?v=1774558191"},{"product_id":"the-lost-explorer-espadin-8-year","title":"The Lost Explorer Espadin 8 Year Mezcal","description":"The Lost Explorer Espadin 8 Year Mezcal\n\nEspadín is the most commonly sourced agave varietal for mezcal. Its sky-reaching sword-like leaves protect the piña. 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