Erstwhile Espadín is an award-winning mezcal artesanal from Oaxaca, a serious sipping mezcal that is equally stellar in craft cocktails. This is the 375ml bottle, bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV).
It hits a magical sweet spot of taste, complexity, value and versatility: elegant, balanced and nuanced, approachable but never boring. The Espadín was named one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Spirits of 2019, won a Gold medal from the Beverage Testing Institute, and took a Best in Class gold, with the highest rating in the mezcal and agave spirits category, at the 2023 Craft Spirits Berlin awards, Europe's largest competition dedicated to craft spirits.
Erstwhile works with master mezcaleros in Oaxaca, where the agave is harvested by hand at peak maturity and roasted in traditional earthen pits.
Its illustrated label and bottle make it a striking gift for mezcal lovers.
Mezcal 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.
Mezcal 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.
Specifications
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Brand: Erstwhile Mezcal
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Style: Mezcal artesanal
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Agave: Espadín
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Proof / ABV: 96 proof (48% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 375ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita with orange slices, or use it in a mezcal Negroni or Margarita. It pairs with tlayudas, grilled meats or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has it won awards?
Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits 2019, BTI Gold, and Best in Class at Craft Spirits Berlin 2023.
How should I drink it?
Neat as a sipping mezcal, or in craft cocktails.
What size is this?
375ml.
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