{"product_id":"el-buho-especial-jabali-mezcal-artesanal-joven-750ml","title":"El Buho Especial Jabalí Mezcal Artesanal Joven 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Buho Especial Jabalí is a small-batch, very limited joven mezcal made from 100% wild Jabalí agave in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJabalí, named after the wild boar, is notorious as one of the most difficult agaves to work with. Its sugar content is low, and it foams and expands during distillation, which can be dangerous for the stills, so many mezcaleros won't touch it. It also takes 10 to 12 years to mature in the wild. That difficulty is rewarded with exceptional flavour: this mezcal was distilled four times to reach the right flavour and strength, where most mezcals are distilled twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Buho Mezcal was founded by José Isaac \"Pepe\" Jiménez Méndez, who comes from a long line of mezcal producers, together with TJ Steele. The Especial line is made in the heart of Oaxaca, and the Jabalí was first released in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA velvety and bright expression, the Jabalí shows strong baking spice on the nose with light citrus notes. White pepper, cinnamon and lime interplay on the palate, with floral notes of lilac, honeysuckle and rose alongside vanilla and a touch of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts black flask-style bottle with the owl artwork and purple tag makes it a striking 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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong baking spice with light citrus; floral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e White pepper, cinnamon, lime, vanilla and a touch of smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety, bright and elegant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Buho Mezcal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Artesanal, Joven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% wild Jabalí\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlán, 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 and let it open for a minute. It pairs with grilled meats, mole, aged cheese or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Jabalí hard to work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has low sugar and foams during distillation, so it needs extra distillations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many times is it distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSantiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Buho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023391158581,"sku":"VWS_200422534","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15662.webp?v=1793655335","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/el-buho-especial-jabali-mezcal-artesanal-joven-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}