Casamigos Mezcal
ABOUT:
Convite Mezcal is a premium artisanal brand rooted in the picturesque mountains of San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca. Founded in 2013 by Oaxacan-born Jorge Vera and guided by brothers and Maestro Mezcaleros Cosme "Tucho" and Daniel Hernandez, the brand represents over 200 years of family distillation tradition. The name "Convite" translates to an "invitation to feast" or gather in greatness, embodying legendary Oaxacan hospitality and a deep thirst for life. The brand is highly dedicated to environmental and cultural sustainability: they run extensive nurseries to cultivate baby agaves, replant an average of three times what they harvest, and maintain 100% of their value chain within the local Oaxacan economy. Their strictly artisanal, additive-free, and Kosher-certified process involves slow-cooking agaves in underground stone ovens, milling them with a traditional burro-drawn stone tahona, fermenting naturally in wooden vats with mountain spring water, and double-distilling in copper pots.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Joven (Espadín): The brand’s sole mezcal expression, an unaged artisanal spirit crafted from 100% Agave Espadín and bottled at 40% ABV. Designed to be remarkably smooth and highly accessible for both newcomers and seasoned drinkers, it presents a very restrained, delicate smoke profile. The nose opens with fresh herbal mint, dried oregano, and thyme, giving way to subtle, earthy wood smoke. On the palate, it is incredibly balanced and elegant, offering an array of unexpected fruit notes like tamarind, pomegranate, banana, and mango. It finishes long and silky with lingering mineral nuances and a whisper of licorice.