Dry Land Distillers × Simon Bull — Cactus Añejo, Artist's Edition

Dry Land Distillers is proud to present original label artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Simon Bull.  His bold, optimistic and colorful works are inspired by nature and the beauty of the world around us.  Bull's work embodies everything the cactus spirit for Dry Land represents - the brilliance, beauty, and strength of life. This is a Distillers Reserve Cactus Añejo, one of the only 100 bottles to be released in 2026.  Enjoy it as you would an ultra-premium mezcal - smoky, rich, complex and full of life.  Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

• Nose - Cherry wood smoke, brown sugar
• Palate - Deep caramel tones, burnt-sugar fruitiness and soft leather
• Finish - Gentle smoke, rich caramelized citrus, and subtle floral notes

Original Ingredients

• Prickly Pear Cactus: Native cactus pads are smoked over a mesquite fire for up to 48 hours, merging the cactus’s rich, earthy tones with complex wood smoke. When in season, fresh cactus fruit adds a natural sweetness.
• Raw Cane Sugar: Balances the natural sugar levels of the cactus, especially when fruit is out of season.
• Pure Colorado Water: Drawn from one of the most protected, high-quality native water basins in the U.S.
• Champagne Yeast: A clean, traditional yeast that highlights the cactus’s subtle earthy-sweet notes.

Distillation Process

We start with freshly cut prickly pear cactus pads, sliced and smoked low and slow over mesquite for 24–48 hours. The cactus is shredded and cooked in our mash tun, then fermented with champagne yeast for about seven days. When fruit is in season, it’s added for a natural sugar boost; otherwise, we balance the wash with raw cane sugar.

Our Silver Cactus spirit is proofed and bottled straight from the still, while the Añejo rests in charred oak barrels for at least 12 months — developing its signature warmth, depth, and desert soul.