Del Maguey's gateway mezcal — single-village espadin from San Luis del Rio in Oaxaca, roasted in earthen pits and double-distilled in copper. Smoky, accessible, and a workhorse behind every serious mezcal bar.

Mood: Smoke, agave, slow.

Tasting notes

Roasted agave, woodsmoke, lime peel, green herb. Medium-bodied with savory smoke, cooked agave sweetness, citrus, and a saline mineral edge. Long and smoky; finishes on dried herb and a touch of pepper.

Food pairing

Neat with a side of orange and sal de gusano; or as the spine of a serious mezcal cocktail.

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