Coyote Sotol Chihuahua Pink Label
Coyote Sotol Chihuahua Pink Label is Clan Coyote's interpretation of intensity — a high-proof blanco sotol bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof) in a 750mL bottle. From wild Dasylirion leiophyllum harvested around Aldama, Chihuahua, and distilled by maestro sotolero Gerardo Ruelas Hernandez in handmade copper alembics, it's the boldest of the house's regional blancos: earthy, citrus-driven, and built for drinkers who want the desert at full volume. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof) — current importer figure; confirm against bottle label (some retailers show 48%)
- Size: 750mL; Class: Blanco (unaged)
- Plant: Dasylirion leiophyllum, wild-harvested desert spoon
- Production: Cylindrical underground oven (pecan wood), hand axe grinding, pine-tub fermentation with well water, double distillation in handmade copper alembics
- Origin: Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico — maestro sotolero Gerardo Ruelas Hernandez
Intensity, Bottled
If the Durango Yellow Label is the soft-spoken sibling, the Chihuahua Pink Label is the one that walks in loud. Same Clan Coyote craft — underground pecan-wood oven, pine-tub fermentation, copper alembics — pushed to 100 proof from the leiophyllum plants of Aldama. Reviewers consistently note the surprise: fruit-forward and nothing harsh despite the proof, with a brilliant, viscous density. See all Coyote Sotol expressions and the wider sotol shelf.
Tasting Notes
Per the importer: earthy notes followed by citrus fruit and herbaceous aroma; minerality with a touch of lime; flavors of humid earth and forest; brilliant viscosity and high density; a long, lingering finish. Independent tasters add anise, floral, nutty, and basil notes — "fruit-forward instead of dry-grassy."
How to Enjoy
Neat in a champagne flute, the brand's recommended serve, to catch the citrus-herb aromatics. Pair with tangerine wedges, red meats, spicy seafood, pork ribs, or mole negro — it stands up to big flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is Coyote Sotol Chihuahua Pink Label?
The current importer bottling is 50% ABV (100 proof). Some older retailer listings show 48% — the bottle label is the final word.
Who makes Coyote Sotol?
Clan Coyote, a social project rescuing traditional sotol; the Chihuahua expression is distilled by maestro sotolero Gerardo Ruelas Hernandez in Aldama, Chihuahua.
Is the Pink Label aged?
No — it's a blanco (unaged). One retailer's "aged 6 months" claim contradicts the official class and should be disregarded.
Turn the desert all the way up — order Coyote Sotol Chihuahua Pink Label online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.