Erstwhile Espadín is an award-winning mezcal artesanal from master distillers Epifania Gómez Mejía and Silverio García Luis, a serious sipping mezcal that also shines in craft cocktails. It is bottled at 98 proof (49% ABV).
The Espadín is naturally fermented in ocote pine wood tanks and distilled in copper alembic stills. It hits a sweet spot of taste, complexity, value and versatility: elegant, balanced and nuanced, approachable but never boring.
Expect butterscotch, black tea, banana and roasted agave, a little sweet and a little creamy, with a savory edge. It 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 at the 2023 Craft Spirits Berlin awards.
Its illustrated bottle makes 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.
Tasting Notes
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Notes: Butterscotch, black tea, banana and roasted agave.
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Texture: A little sweet, a little creamy.
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Edge: Savory.
Specifications
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Brand: Erstwhile Mezcal
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Master Distillers: Epifania Gómez Mejía and Silverio García Luis
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Style: Mezcal artesanal
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Agave: Espadín
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Fermentation: Natural, ocote pine wood tanks
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Still: Copper alembic
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Proof / ABV: 98 proof (49% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita with orange slices, or mix a mezcal Negroni or Margarita. It pairs with tlayudas, banana desserts or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes it?
Master distillers Epifania Gómez Mejía and Silverio García Luis.
How is it fermented?
Naturally, in ocote pine wood tanks.
Has it won awards?
Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits 2019, BTI Gold and Craft Spirits Berlin Best in Class 2023.
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