Vago Mezcal

ABOUT:

Mezcal Vago offers a selection of small-batch mezcals, each a unique expression crafted by four different maestro mezcaleros and their families in the remote mountains of Southern Oaxaca. These mezcals are rooted in local cultural traditions, utilizing both artisanal and ancestral methods, and are intended to empower both the master craftsmen and the drinker with knowledge of the art. The brand aims to provide connoisseur mezcal that is a cherished gift of culture, labor, and incredible flavor straight from the families who make them.

WEBSITE:

https://www.mezcalvago.com/

MEZCALS OFFERED:

• Elote: As corn and agave are the essence of rural Mexico, Elote honors the importance of both to our heritage, culture and daily life. Dried kernels of heirloom corn are toasted on a comal and placed in the still with Espadín to infuse its flavor during the second distillation. The result is a clear joven mezcal with a subtle Mexican corn flavor. The adding of another ingredient before final distillation is typical of a traditional celebration mezcal. Unique to our family, Elote is our celebration mezcal.

• Espadín by Emigdio: Extra roasting time, terroir, and masterful skill gives Don Emigdio's Espadín a well-balanced smokiness with notes of cooked sugar, honey, mint, granite, and salt air.

• Ensamble by Tío Rey: This mezcal is aged in American oak barrels, which gives it a richer, more complex flavor. It has notes of vanilla, caramel, and chocolate.