Amaras Espadin Joven Mezcal

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 37% | Chill filtration: Yes | Colouring: No

Special Features:

Espadín agaves from the mountains of Oaxaca form the basis of this Mezcal Artesanal. Amarás Espadín Joven is made entirely from the agave species Agave angustifolia. The plants grow for eight years before harvesting; this period relates to the development of the agave, not the ageing of the mezcal. The bottling offered here comes from the winter season of 2024 and contains 37% alcohol in a 0.7-litre bottle.

Production in Tlacolula brings together several traditional processes: the agave hearts are cooked in conical stone ovens using oak and pine wood, then crushed with a tahona stone mill. Natural fermentation takes place with ambient yeasts in pinewood vessels. The mezcal is then distilled twice in copper stills.

Its character combines citrus freshness with sweet agave and fruit notes, while smoke remains a subtle accompaniment. Amarás Espadín Joven can be enjoyed neat in small sips or used in cocktails such as a Mezcal Margarita. The clear bottle carries a cream-coloured label with brown and gold accents. Small natural agave particles may occasionally be visible.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: On the nose, lively citrus notes mingle with fresh herbs and spicy pine tones. A subtle impression of dry wood complements the aromas.
• Palate: The mezcal feels full-bodied and silky on the palate. Agave sweetness, soft caramel and tropical fruit meet a lively citrus note. Very subtle smoke accompanies these impressions.
• Finish: Agave and herbs remain present in the medium-length finish.

Distillery/Bottler:

Mezcal Amarás works with local Maestros Mezcaleros whose production knowledge is passed down within their families. The From Seed to Sip concept encompasses agave cultivation, processing and collaboration with producer communities. Amarás respects the traditional methods, production times and capacities of each mezcal producer. Training, interest-free small loans and fair prices for agaves and mezcal are among the ways it supports these partners.

To safeguard agave stocks, Amarás plants an average of seven agaves for every plant harvested. The company uses land that has already been deforested and promotes the preservation of different agave species. During natural fermentation, the Maestros Mezcaleros use their senses to judge when the crushed agaves are ready for distillation. During distillation, they regulate the temperature through firewood and fire.

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