Mexico - Pixan 8 Años 40%
Pixan 8 Años is aged in two different profiles of ex-bourbon American oak barrels for 8 years and then mixed to create a unique combination of flavors. It is handmade in small batches of 300 liters with sugar cane from San Luis Potosi. Monterrey is where Pixan is mixed and aged in small facilities not far from the city.
About Destileria Espiritus del Norte
Three friends from different regions of Mexico, from Chiapas to Monterrey through Zacatecas, combine their different cultures to create Destileria Espiritus del Norte (PIXAN).
Tasting notes
The Author: Bacardi Gold, plastic sugar.
Rum partner: Vanilla, rubber, too spiced. Aroma outperforms the taste.
Rum rating
| The Author | Rum partner | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smell | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Taste | 2 stars | 3 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Overall | 2 stars | 3 stars | 2.5 stars |
Additional rum resources
About Mexico
Mexico is a country of southern North America and the third largest country in Latin America, after Brazil and Argentina. Mexican society is characterized by extremes of wealth and poverty, with a limited middle class wedged between an elite group of landowners and investors on the one hand and masses of rural and urban poor on the other.
Should we visit Mexico (again)?
Pros
- Amazing food and culture
- Mezcal, raicilla, sotol, bacanora, and tequila
- Great diving locations on both coasts
- Easy flight from the US
Cons
- Certain regions are dangerous to visit
- Lots of American tourists depending on the region
Fun fact about Mexico
Mexico is the world’s largest beer exporter.
Traveling rating
| The Author | Travel partner | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Want to visit again | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars |