{"product_id":"erstwhile-mezcal-espadin-375ml","title":"Erstwhile Mezcal Espadín 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eErstwhile 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErstwhile works with master mezcaleros in Oaxaca, where the agave is harvested by hand at peak maturity and roasted in traditional earthen pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts illustrated label and bottle make it a striking gift for mezcal lovers.\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\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal artesanal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín\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 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 from a copita with orange slices, or use it in a mezcal Negroni or Margarita. It pairs with tlayudas, grilled meats or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits 2019, BTI Gold, and Best in Class at Craft Spirits Berlin 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat as a sipping mezcal, or in craft cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e375ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erstwhile Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083774193973,"sku":"VWS200424618","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-19971.webp?v=1794004703","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/erstwhile-mezcal-espadin-375ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}