{"product_id":"bozal-mezcal-ensamble-espadin-barril-mexicano-750ml","title":"Bozal Mezcal Ensamble Espadín-Barril-Mexicano 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBozal Ensamble is a mezcal artesanal from Oaxaca blending cultivated Espadín with two wild-harvested magueys, Barril and Mexicano, bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBozal works with multiple mezcaleros in the Miahuatlán and Etla regions of Oaxaca. Using two wild agaves alongside Espadín gives a layered spirit with striking complexity, yet it remains a light, easy-sipping mezcal that will delight and surprise you with its long, complex finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a layered, smoke-forward mezcal. It earned 90 points from Wine Enthusiast and a Gold medal at the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts textured, paper-wrapped bottle is a beautiful object and a memorable gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ensamble blends more than one agave species, combining the familiar sweetness of Espadín with the more unusual flavors of wild varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild magueys take many years to mature in the mountains and are harvested by hand, which makes them prized and scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal artesanal is roasted in earthen pits and distilled in small batches, which gives its characteristic smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and easy sipping, smoke-forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín with wild Barril and Mexicano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and lingering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bozal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal artesanal, ensamble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín, Barril and Mexicano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 proof (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miahuatlán and Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a copita with orange slices and sal de gusano, or use it in a mezcal Old Fashioned. It pairs with mole, grilled meats or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agaves are in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultivated Espadín with wild Barril and Mexicano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Miahuatlán and Etla regions of Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 proof (47% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bozal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023543890229,"sku":"VWS200425612","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-19460.webp?v=1793660384","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/bozal-mezcal-ensamble-espadin-barril-mexicano-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}