Mezcal
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Mezcal is an agave spirit produced predominantly in Oaxaca and surrounding Mexican states, where traditional pit-roasting of agave hearts before fermentation and distillation creates the category's signature range of smoke, earth, and fruit. Espadin anchors the more accessible end of the spectrum, as in Ilegal Joven and Dos Hombres Artesanal, while small-production bottlers like Mal Bien showcase single-village expressions such as the Alto Rodriguez Montoya, where terroir and maestro technique drive the character. Pechuga distillation, represented here by Lalocura, introduces an additional pass over seasonal ingredients, adding layers of savory complexity. La Venenosa's 20 Year Heritage Blue Weber pushes into rare aged territory, contrasting sharply with the entry-level clarity of a joven Espadin.
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Mezcal is an agave spirit produced predominantly in Oaxaca and surrounding Mexican states, where traditional pit-roasting of agave hearts before fermentation and distillation creates the category's signature range of smoke, earth, and fruit. Espadin anchors the more accessible end of the spectrum, as in Ilegal Joven and Dos Hombres Artesanal, while small-production bottlers like Mal Bien showcase single-village expressions such as the Alto Rodriguez Montoya, where terroir and maestro technique drive the character. Pechuga distillation, represented here by Lalocura, introduces an additional pass over seasonal ingredients, adding layers of savory complexity. La Venenosa's 20 Year Heritage Blue Weber pushes into rare aged territory, contrasting sharply with the entry-level clarity of a joven Espadin.
