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Arroqueño
Common name
Arroqueño
Mezcal use
Huge traditional mezcal agave; big layered spirits
Producers
Cinco Sentidos, Del Maguey, Rey Campero, Paquera, QuiQuiRiQui, Gracias a Dios, Cortijo, El Jolgorio, Amarás, Koch, Siete Misterios, Real Minero, La Medida, El Buho, Dixeebe
Description
Arroqueño is a massive rosette, its leaves can wear a dusty white coat. Around twenty years to mature (longer in the wild).
Size
6-8 ft (1.80-2.40 m)
State
Oaxaca
Terrain
Arid to semi arid scrub and open woodland plus disturbed ground; commonly on rocky slopes and sandy sites; frequently cultivated
Species name
Agave americana var. oaxacensis