{"product_id":"el-buho-mezcal-artesanal-espadin-joven-1l","title":"El Buho Mezcal Artesanal Espadín Joven 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Buho Espadín is an artisanal joven mezcal made from 100% Espadín agave in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) in a 1-liter bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Buho was founded in 2010 by Brooklyn-based chef TJ Steele and is produced exclusively by the Jiménez Méndez family, fifth-generation mezcaleros in Santiago Matatlán, at the Don Isaac distillery, an operation dating back to 1880. The Espadín is grown at about 5,000 feet in Oaxaca's central valleys, and the brand's mission is to deliver a high-quality mezcal at an affordable price in an iconic owl bottle; el búho is Spanish for the owl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flagship has a light roast and smoke on the nose with roasted agave and vanilla. Medium in body, it shows caramel, red apple, salt and a leathery smoke, finishing with roasted agave, coffee and pepper. Versatile for sipping or mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe iconic owl bottle 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\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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light roast, smoke, roasted agave, vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, red apple, salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted agave, coffee, pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Buho, founded by TJ Steele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMezcaleros:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiménez Méndez family, 5th generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven artisanal mezcal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 proof (45% 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 1L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix it into a mezcal Margarita, Paloma or Negroni, or sip it neat with orange slices. It pairs with tacos al pastor, grilled pineapple or mole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes El Buho?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Jiménez Méndez family, fifth-generation mezcaleros in Santiago Matatlán.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Espadín.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel, red apple and salt with smoke and coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Buho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023582884149,"sku":"VWS_200422539","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-22739.webp?v=1793662122","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/el-buho-mezcal-artesanal-espadin-joven-1l","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}