Description
Mezcal is not tequila with smoke added. It is a different spirit, made in Oaxaca rather than Jalisco, from espadín agave rather than Blue Weber, and roasted in earth-lined pits over hot rocks before fermentation. The smoke comes from that roasting — it is a production method, not a flavouring.
"Joven" means unaged, so nothing sits between you and that pit-roasted character.
Start here if: you drink peated whisky. This is the closest thing agave has to Islay.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Wood smoke, damp earth, cooked fruit
- Palate: Thick and rich, sweet roasted agave under the smoke
- Finish: Long, smoky, surprisingly clean
How to Serve
Neat at room temperature, in small measures. It also makes a remarkable Negroni variation and a smoky margarita that will divide the room — some people will love it and some will not finish it.
Product Details
- Style: Mezcal Joven (unaged)
- Agave: 100% espadín
- ABV: 40%
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico
- Bottle Size: 700ml
Questions
How smoky is it?
Assertively. If you have tried mezcal in a cocktail and found it subtle, drinking this neat will be a different experience.
Is mezcal just smoky tequila?
No. Different region, different agave, different production. All tequila is technically a type of mezcal, but not the reverse — and the two taste nothing alike.
Delivered nationwide across the Philippines. For sale to persons 18 years and above only. Drink responsibly.