{"product_id":"erstwhile-mezcal-arroqueno-espadin-ensamble-joven-ancestral-limited-edition-2021-375ml","title":"Erstwhile Mezcal Arroqueño-Espadín Ensamble Joven Ancestral Limited Edition 2021 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eErstwhile Arroqueño-Espadín Ensamble is one of Erstwhile's 2021 Ancestral Limited Releases, an ancestral mezcal from Santa María Sola, Oaxaca, bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV) in a 375ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rare batch marks master mezcalero Juan Abel Quiroz Agustín's debut in the United States and international markets, and only 300 liters were made. It blends Arroqueño (Agave americana) and Espadín (Agave angustifolia), produced under NOM-1390.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe agaves are slow roasted for days in an earthen oven, then naturally fermented with wild native yeasts in open sabino (cypress) wood vats. The mezcal is distilled exclusively in Filipino-style stills made with clay pots, the ancestral method that gives it its rare character. Each release captures a single batch from a single maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated label makes it a collectible gift for mezcal enthusiasts.\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\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erstwhile Mezcal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestro Mezcalero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juan Abel Quiroz Agustín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arroqueño and Espadín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal ancestral, 2021 limited release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen oven, sabino vats, clay-pot Filipino-style stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 liters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 proof (48% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa María Sola, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat at room temperature from a copita or veladora, with orange slices on the side. It pairs with mole negro, tlayudas or aged cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much was made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly 300 liters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Filipino-style stills made with clay pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho made it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster mezcalero Juan Abel Quiroz Agustín.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erstwhile Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023554179381,"sku":"VWS_200424432","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-19109.webp?v=1793660980","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/erstwhile-mezcal-arroqueno-espadin-ensamble-joven-ancestral-limited-edition-2021-375ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}