Espadín 44%

Batch Info

• ABV: 44%
• Batch size: 744
• Date of distillation: 2020
• Maestro mezcalero: Jeronimo Gutierrez Hernandez
• Village / Region: Unión Zapata, Oaxaca
• Elevation: 1652 m

Agave Info

• Agave varietal(s): Agave angustifolia (Espadín)
• Cultivation type: Cultivated
• Maturity at harvest (years): 10

Production Notes

• Cooking method: Underground conical earthen oven
• Crushing method: Horse-drawn tahona (stone wheel)
• Fermentation: Open-air fermentation in wooden vats with natural yeasts
• Distillation: Twice distilled in copper stills
• Water source: Natural spring water sourced locally

Tasting Notes

Aromas of banana, pineapple and soft yellow fruits. The palate is smooth and sweet, with notes of vanilla and ripe tropical fruit. Mouthfeel is round and mellow, finishing gently with a hint of mint.

Compared to our 48% Espadín, this expression is softer and more approachable, with a sweeter, fruit-forward profile. After distillation, it was rested for 5 years in stainless steel vats, allowing the flavors to settle and integrate fully — resulting in a remarkably smooth and easy-drinking mezcal.

This mezcal can be used in cocktails, though we highly recommend sipping this Espadín neat to appreciate its unique softness and balance. It’s a grown-up, well-balanced and welcoming Espadín worth sipping.