Abasolo Ancestral Corn WhiskeyAfter testing dozens of heirloom varietals of corn, Cacahuazintle (pronounced kaka + wha + SINT lay), a locally grown, GMO free variety that has been passed down by generations of local farmers, was chosen for its thick, textured kernels, which provided the boldest flavors. These flavors are further drawn out by a 4,000 year old traditional process called nixtamalization, in which the corn is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution (usually a lime