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Mezcal Union Uno
Mezcal Union Uno is a Mezcal from the Mezcal Unión brand hailing from Mexico.
What is Mezcal Union Uno?
Mezcal Union Uno is a unique blend of two types of agave: Espadin and Cirial, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that range from herbal and citrusy to smoky and earthy. Interestingly, the brand operates on a cooperative model, working with over 50 families of mezcaleros across Oaxaca, ensuring traditional practices are preserved while providing fair wages and sustainable livelihoods to local communities.
Why do we love Mezcal Union Uno?
Mezcal Union Uno stands out for its dedication to sustainable, community-based production, working with over 50 small family producers across Oaxaca to create a consistently high-quality spirit. This unique collaborative approach not only ensures a complex flavor profile with notes of citrus, smoke, and herbs, but also supports traditional mezcal-making practices and helps preserve the cultural heritage of Oaxaca's mezcalero families.
How do you drink Mezcal Union Uno?
Mezcal Union Uno shines when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube, allowing its complex smoky and herbal flavors to unfold on the palate. While it's versatile enough for agave-forward cocktails, this mezcal truly comes alive in warmer weather, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, rich moles, or spicy seafood dishes that complement its robust character.
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Nose: Smoky agave and citrus notes dominate, with hints of green herbs and minerals. There's a subtle earthy aroma reminiscent of wet soil after rain.
Palate: The smoke is immediately present but not overpowering. It's balanced by flavors of roasted agave, lemon zest, and black pepper. A touch of vanilla sweetness appears mid-palate, along with a slight medicinal quality typical of mezcal.
Finish: Long and warming. The smoke lingers, accompanied by a pleasant peppery spice. There's a subtle saltiness and a final note of green apple that adds brightness to the end.
Mezcal Union Uno is crafted using a blend of cultivated Espadin agave and wild-harvested Cirial agave, which are roasted in underground pit ovens before being crushed, fermented, and double-distilled in copper stills. What's particularly intriguing about their production process is their commitment to sustainability and community support, as they work with over 50 small, family-owned palenques (distilleries) across Oaxaca, helping to preserve traditional mezcal-making techniques while ensuring fair wages for local producers.
Main Ingredient: Agave
Country of Origin: Mexico
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