Akul Mezcal
ABOUT:
Akul Mezcal is an artisanal brand deeply committed to ancestral roots, nature, and biodiversity, crafting its spirits in Tlacolula within the Oaxaca Valley. The brand marries centuries-old tradition with modern precision to extract the best possible flavors from the agave. Their process begins by harvesting only fully mature agaves, which are then cooked in a patented oven designed to roast the hearts to perfection. The juices are extracted using a unique patented electric tahona, ensuring efficiency while maintaining the spirit's artisanal integrity. The mash is naturally fermented in Sabino wood vats using wild airborne yeasts and double-distilled in classic copper stills. Unapologetically focused on quality and sustainability, Akul delivers award-winning mezcals that are highly versatile—designed to be savored neat or to elevate premium cocktails.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Espadín (Joven): The brand's foundational, award-winning expression crafted from 100% Agave Espadín and bottled at 40% ABV. It offers an exceptionally smooth, full-bodied, and rich agave profile. The aroma invites with bright citrus and lime peel, leading to a dynamic palate filled with sweet spices, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom. It concludes with a light, fiery smoky finish that serves as a beautiful nod to the traditional roasting process.
Espadín (Reposado): A beautifully rested expression where the time spent aging is carefully calculated to enhance, rather than mask, the natural agave flavor. It features a welcoming nose of toasty cooked agave, vanilla, and light coffee aromas. On the palate, it delivers a deeply complex and elegant balance of natural agave sweetness, warm baking spices, and bright citrus notes.
Espadín-Tepeztate (Ensamble): A highly complex artisanal blend combining cultivated Espadín with wild-harvested Tepeztate agave. The wild Tepeztate introduces vibrant, fruity notes with hints of green apple, fresh herbs, and bright citrus. The tasting experience is incredibly layered, beautifully balancing earthy spice, vegetative brightness, and a lingering smoky finish with delicate notes of tobacco.
Madrecuishe-Tobalá-Arroqueño (Ensamble): A rare, wild agave blend that masterfully combines three of the most revered and exotic agave species in Oaxaca. Bottled at 45% ABV, this robust and highly complex mezcal offers a deeply earthy and spicy profile. The palate is intensely herbal, unfolding with notes of tropical stone fruits, bright citrus rind, and black pepper, before finishing with an elegant, terroir-driven smokiness.
Cirial (Joven): Crafted entirely from the tall, wild Maguey Cirial, this expression delivers a notably robust and herbal palate. It is characterized by a pleasant, bright acidity perfectly mixed with the distinct flavor of cilantro seeds and subtle, sweet hints of fresh pineapple and orange. It wraps up with a warm, lingering finish highlighted by black pepper and toasted oak nuances.