Chacolo Ixtero Amarillo Vol 2c. Agave Spirit 750ml

Chacolo Ixtero Amarillo Vol. 2C Capón 4 Años Agave Spirit – 46.5% ABV | 750ml

Rich, complex, and profoundly representative of traditional agave craftsmanship in Jalisco, Chacolo Ixtero Amarillo Vol. 2C is a rare small-batch Destilado de Agave produced by fifth-generation tabernero Don Macario Partida Ramos. Bottled at 46.5% ABV in a 750ml format, this exceptional release showcases the remarkable depth achieved through an extraordinary 4-year capón process, resulting in a spirit of exceptional concentration, texture, and complexity.

Process & Profile

Produced in Zapotitlán de Vadillo, Jalisco, this expression is made from Ixtero Amarillo (Agave rhodacantha), a regional agave variety cultivated and preserved by the Partida family for generations. Because it is produced outside the official Mezcal Denomination of Origin, it is legally classified as a Destilado de Agave rather than mezcal.

The defining feature of this release is its 4-year capón maturation. Once the agave begins producing its flowering stalk (quiote), the stalk is cut and the plant remains in the ground for an additional four years. During this time, the agave continues concentrating sugars and flavor compounds, creating extraordinary density and complexity.

The agaves are traditionally cooked in underground ovens, fermented naturally with native yeasts in stone fermentation vats using spring water, and double distilled in traditional Filipino-style stills.

Appearance

Crystal clear with brilliant clarity and a rich, oily texture that hints at its concentrated character.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vibrant aromas of lime peel, grapefruit, orange citrus, passionfruit, fresh-cut grass, yogurt-like creaminess, and earthy minerality.

Palate: Full-bodied and oily with savory notes of olive oil, aged cheese, black pepper, cinnamon, anise, grilled pineapple, papaya, and concentrated cooked agave.

Finish: Long and evolving with chalky minerality, herbal complexity, cacao nibs, subtle smoke, and lingering savory depth.

What Makes It Special

Chacolo's Capón expressions are among the most respected agave spirits produced in Mexico. The four-year capón process dramatically exceeds common industry practices and allows the agave to reach exceptional levels of concentration before harvest.

Don Macario Partida Ramos and his family have spent generations preserving native agave biodiversity in the mountains of Jalisco, cultivating numerous local agave varieties and producing spirits using ancestral taberna methods. Their releases have become highly sought after by collectors and agave enthusiasts worldwide.

Vol. 2C is particularly notable for its limited production:

• Maestro Tabernero: Don Macario Partida Ramos
• Harvest: January 2019
• Lot: 001
• Production: 434 liters
• ABV: 46.5%

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat in a clay copita, veladora, or tasting glass to appreciate its layered aromatics and evolving texture. Allow several minutes in the glass before tasting to reveal its full spectrum of fruit, mineral, herbal, and savory characteristics. This is a contemplative sipping spirit best enjoyed slowly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who produced this release?
Don Macario Partida Ramos and the Partida family in Zapotitlán de Vadillo, Jalisco.

What agave is used?
Ixtero Amarillo (Agave rhodacantha).

What does Capón 4 Años mean?
The agave's flowering stalk is cut and the plant remains in the ground for an additional four years before harvest, concentrating sugars and flavor compounds.

What is the alcohol content?
46.5% ABV.

What is the bottle size?
750ml.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Chacolo Ixtero Amarillo Vol. 2C Capón 4 Años Agave Spirit bottled at 46.5% ABV. Due to its extremely limited production, artisanal methods, and cult following among agave enthusiasts, availability is highly limited. Currently available at Old Town Tequila while supplies last.

Brand Story

Chacolo is the agave spirit project of the Partida family, whose roots in the tabernas of Zapotitlán de Vadillo, Jalisco extend back five generations. Led by Don Macario Partida Ramos, the family has dedicated decades to preserving native agave biodiversity and traditional distillation techniques. Their spirits are produced using ancestral methods, native fermentations, Filipino-style distillation, and rare regional agave varieties, resulting in some of the most distinctive and respected agave distillates produced in Mexico today.