Mestizo Mezcal
ABOUT:
Mestizo Mezcal is an artisanal, handcrafted brand from Oaxaca, Mexico, deeply rooted in the historical and cultural fusion that birthed the spirit itself. The name "Mestizo" (originating from the Latin mixticĭus, meaning "mixed") honors this legacy, representing the blending of indigenous Mexican traditions and European influence. Specifically, the brand celebrates mezcal as the first true "Mestizo spirit" of America—born from the fusion of the ancient indigenous agave beverage mexcalli and the copper alambique distillation process introduced by the Spanish (who originally acquired it from the Moors). Embracing ancient Aztec lore and the legend of the agave goddess Mayahuel, Mestizo Mezcal is dedicated to traditional, small-batch artisanal methods, producing highly acclaimed, award-winning expressions from 100% Agave Espadín.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Joven (Espadín): A Double Gold medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, this unaged expression serves as the pure, vibrant foundation of the brand. Double-distilled in small batches, it features a highly approachable, delicate smoky flavor perfectly balanced by sweet, flowery, and spicy notes, concluding with an exceptionally smooth and long-lasting finish.
Reposado: A Gold medal-winning expression that is carefully aged for 8 months in new, lightly toasted American white oak barrels. The resting process beautifully softens the spirit, resulting in a balanced and refined tasting profile. It delivers harmonious notes of roasted agave, warm vanilla, and floral undertones, complemented by a delicate hint of baking spice and elegant oak.
Añejo: A remarkably mature, Double Gold medal-winning mezcal that spends 16 months resting in new, lightly toasted American white oak barrels. The aroma is uniquely rich and leathery, intermingled with faint, inviting notes of toffee. On the palate, it is highly complex and surprisingly sweet by traditional mezcal standards, unfolding with deep layers of roasted agave and a light, spicy caramel sweetness that beautifully tames the smoke, making it a luxurious sipping spirit.