Monte Alban is a Mezcal & not Tequila. Mezcal is created from the agave cactus with each cactus is specifically chosen & only picked if it contains the Agave worm. This is a worm that inhabits certain types of agave cactus & is added to each bottle of Monte Alban. The Agave worm is not just there for looks either, it is there to be eaten. For centuries it has been considered a delicacy for the people of Mexico & each agave worm is seen as a key to the soul of the person who eats it. Monte Alban has a pale straw hue accompanied by a pungent spice, wood & mineral aromas. A rounded, supple attack leads to a smooth, medium bodied with an exotic peppery finish. It shows very little burn & has a dry persistent finish offering great complexity, with an earthy array of flavours.