Axia Mastiha Spirit 70cl 40% Abv
Axia is an extra-dry Mediterranean spirit like no other. Distilled from the aromatic resin of the Mastiha tree, found on the rugged hillsides of Chios in Greece, Axia reimagines millennia-old Mastiha-making techniques for the modern palette. Its complex botanical profile is both distinctive and approachable, making it a versatile choice for cocktails or sipping neat. Axia is for those who savour culturally rich, vibrant experiences that take them off the beaten path.
HERITAGE & TERROIR
Mastic is a resin cultivated from the mastic tree, and has been produced on the Aegean island of Chios for c. 2,500 years. Axia retains the unique botanical characteristics of Mastiha, but these are elevated by our unique, enhanced distillation process to produce an extra dry, Mediterranean spirit, crafted for the modern palette.
PROCESS
In a centuries-old tradition, the sap of the mastic tree is collected by hand, dried in the wind and cleaned, over a period of several months. The resulting crystals are then distilled in a process that brings together artisanal hand-crafted copper stills with the science and experience of our master distiller to produce Axia.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
An immediate fresh, botanical aroma with hints of citrus, pink roses and the herbal notes of green peppercorns balanced by the earthiness of Mediterranean cypress.
TASTE
Initially fresh with notes of pine, the taste is reminiscent of coastal Mediterranean forests. The earthier botanicals are balanced with the citrus bitterness of grapefruit.
FINISH
A soothing roundness of bergamot delivering a soft and velvety mouthfeel.
Mezcal Amores have one simple philosophy: to strive always towards a balanced relationship with their ecosystem. This is why they exist. It is why they produce their mezcal following a holistic cycle “From seed to sip”. The Amores Philosophy stems from caring consciously for the earth, for the environment and for the people who make each drop of mezcal possible.
Mezcal Amores believe firmly in a better world, and they pursue this vision by empowering their teams and embracing local communities, by supporting local agave farmers (agaveros) and Master Distillers (Maestros Mezcaleros), because they understand that these are the guardians of their Mezcals. To preserve the past, Mezcal Amores look to the future, advancing a sustainable business model today, with their eyes on their impact tomorrow.
True to their philosophy, Mezcal Amores allocate as much as 20% of each bottle's net sale to the development of internal initiatives promoting social and environmental responsibility. These initiatives range from purchasing artisanal mezcal at a fair price, to providing state-of-the-art training for local distillers, from rescuing and protecting wild agave species, to sowing new seed using only organic practices.
Mezcal Amores' vision focuses on evolving, growing and adapting through the promotion of an artisanal mezcal supply chain, as well as on supporting an environmental model aimed at minimal impact and committed to continual innovation.