Tosba Mezcal

ABOUT:

Mezcal Tosba is a family-owned mezcal brand created by first-generation mezcaleros who migrated to California and later returned to Oaxaca. They offer mezcal produced using older, traditional methods that are both delicious and sustainable, with a focus on Agave angustifolia (Espadín). Their process involves growing agave from seed, roasting the hearts in a wood-fired oven, and double-distilling the fermented mash to create an exceptional spirit. Their flagship bottle, Mezcal Tosba Espadín Joven, is described as having a smooth, citrusy, and fruity profile with a subtle smoke flavor.

WEBSITE:

https://www.mezcaltosba.com/

MEZCALS OFFERED:

• Mezcal Tosba Espadín Joven: Made with ten year old Agave angustifolia plants, Tosba Espadin has a light nose with a smooth long lasting citrus and fruitiness on the tongue. There is a subtle flavor of smoke that is a result of the wood fired roasting of the agave hearts. The flavor of Espadin transports you to a tropical environment. It is perfect to enjoy neat, though it also makes a great cocktail.

• Mezcal Tosba Joven Espadilla: The nose is green and vibrant with underripe banana peel, mango skin, pine needles, and an acidic touch of tepache. A palate of sweet plantain, herbed goat cheese, and papaya with a finish of winter spice and lingering smoke. This batch is made from Espadilla (A. angustifolia), a separate subspecies of agave endemic to the northern mountains of Oaxaca.