{"title":"New at Hasta La Cruz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStraight from the heart of the agave fields to your glass, explore our newest, masterfully distilled expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"derrumbes-oaxaca-mezcal-700ml-46-6","title":"Derrumbes Oaxaca Mezcal 700ml (46.6%)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBy co-fermenting sweet, earthy Espadín (85%) alongside delicate, wild Tobalá (15%), this Mezcal achieves a seamless blend of rich roasted agave and bright, elevated botanicals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Agave is cooked in an underground stone pit using black oak to give a light smokiness, which complements the mineral and fruit notes of the Espadin from which it is crafted. 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