Del Maguey Vida was launched in 2010 by Ron Cooper, who is largely credited with introducing artisanal mezcal into the United States. It’s made from 6-8 year old Espadín agave, alongside the tropical riverbed in the village of San Luis Del Rio….
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El Silencio Espadín
El Silencio Espadin is made with agave Espadin from master mezcalero Pedro Hernandez. It’s handmade in small batches, and is designed specifically for use in cocktails, as opposed to a sipping mezcal. Interestingly, this mezcal’s black bottle is inspired by “Barro Negro” pottery. It’s made in 100% black glass with a matte finish to maintain…
Mal Bien Espadín
Mal Bien describes this Espadín as their everyday sipper and the gateway mezcal to their more adventurous offerings. Produced by Oscar Morales Garcia in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca. This mezcal smells of roasted meat, ground corn, and pine tar. On the palate, there are notes of leather, caramelized banana, and barley….
Los Vecinos del Campo Espadín
Los Vecinos del Campo Espadin is produced in the Valles Centrales region of Oaxaca by a group of 10 master mezcaleros. This mezcal is spicy up front and moves quickly to tropical fruits, ginger, and roasted peppers….
Yuu Baal Joven Espadín
This is a mezcal for all occasions, as an appetizer or even as a complement for some of the most diverse regional foods. It is made from farm grown agave Espadin, and it exhibits a nice, soft flavor followed by a refreshing but vigorous intensity that reflects the first years of the maguey plant….
400 Conejos Espadín
400 Conejos Espadín Joven is produced by maestro mezcalero Don Tacho in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Don Tacho carefully selects the agave Espadin when they have reached maturity after 8-10 years. This mezcal is traditionally produced using a stone oven (horno), horse-drawn tahona, and copper distillation….
Creyente
t’s a blend of two different mezcals from Tlacolula and Yautepec, Oaxaca. The two mezcals are produced traditionally, but separately. Following the distillation process, the mezcals from both regions are blended together before bottling. The mezcal has a smoky aroma, with notes of lemon zest, black pepper, and ripe mango….
Alipus San Juan Del Rio
Alipus San Juan del Rio is made with agave Espadin. Alipus started working with Joel Antonio Cruz for this release, however the family turned over distillation to Joel’s younger cousin Rodolfo Juan Juarez a few years ago. This mezcal is distinguished by the conditions of the plants location in reddish and white soils, and long…
Yuu Baal Espadín Añejo
Yuu Baal Añejo gets its unique golden color and sweet caramel taste from spending 12 months aging in American White Oak barrels….
Del Maguey Chichicapa
The Del Maguey Chichicapa has a relatively light nose, yet it is deep and sweet on the tongue with lots of citrus and a complex character. It has a long finish with developing smokiness and a hint of chocolate and mint at the end. The town of Chichicapa is dry and tropical, depending on the…