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Mezcal Amarás Espadín
750ml & 82 Proof
Mezcal Amarás Espadín is a Mezcal from the Mezcal Amarás brand hailing from Mexico.
What is Mezcal Amarás Espadín?
Mezcal Amarás Espadín offers a perfect balance of smoky and sweet, with subtle notes of citrus and herbs that dance on the palate. This artisanal spirit is produced using a unique fermentation process that involves burying the agave hearts underground for three days before roasting, resulting in a complex flavor profile that's both traditional and innovative.
Why do we love Mezcal Amarás Espadín?
Mezcal Amarás Espadín stands out for its commitment to sustainability, using only fully mature agave plants harvested after 8-10 years and replanting three agaves for each one used. Its smooth, slightly smoky flavor profile with notes of citrus and herbs is achieved through traditional production methods, including pit-roasting the agave hearts and fermenting with wild yeasts, resulting in a distinctly artisanal spirit that captures the essence of Oaxaca.
How do you drink Mezcal Amarás Espadín?
Mezcal Amarás Espadín shines when sipped neat at room temperature, allowing its complex smoky and herbal notes to fully express themselves. This versatile spirit also excels in agave-forward cocktails or simply served over a large ice cube, making it perfect for warm summer evenings, while its bold flavors pair beautifully with grilled meats, rich moles, and spicy Mexican cuisine.
Nose: Smoky agave dominates, followed by notes of citrus zest and green herbs. Subtle hints of vanilla and black pepper add complexity.
Palate: Rich, smoky agave flavors lead, balanced by lime and grapefruit. Earthy undertones of roasted peppers and minerals emerge. A slight sweetness reminiscent of cooked pineapple lingers in the background.
Finish: Long and warming. The smoke persists, accompanied by a peppery spice. Faint notes of charred wood and salt round out the experience, leaving a pleasantly dry sensation.
Mezcal Amarás Espadín is crafted using traditional methods, where ripe agave piñas are roasted in underground pit ovens, crushed by a tahona wheel, and naturally fermented in wooden vats before double distillation in copper pot stills. What's particularly intriguing about their process is the use of a gravity-fed water system from mountain springs to cool the stills, which not only conserves energy but also imparts a unique mineral character to the final spirit.
Main Ingredient: Agave Espadin
Country of Origin: Mexico
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