Fidencio Reposado is a rare aged expression from the Fidencio range, a pit-roasted espadín mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, rested in oak barrels and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
Fidencio's Clásico mezcal is made from estate-grown espadín agave at the family's Fábrica de Mezcal del Amigo under maestro mezcalero Enrique Jiménez. For the reposado, the mezcal rests in oak for about nine months, within the two months to one year that defines a reposado.
The time in wood balances the traditional smoke of pit-roasted agave with the soft, rounded influence of oak, adding hints of vanilla and spice to the cooked agave.
For whisky and tequila drinkers curious about mezcal, a reposado like this is an inviting first step.
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
-
Producer: Fidencio Mezcal, Fábrica de Mezcal del Amigo
-
Maestro Mezcalero: Enrique Jiménez
-
Style: Mezcal Reposado
-
Agave: Estate-grown espadín
-
Age: About 9 months in oak
-
ABV: 40% (80 proof)
-
Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
-
Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat at room temperature, or use it in place of whiskey in an Old Fashioned for a smoky twist. It pairs well with grilled meats and mole.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Fidencio Reposado aged?
About nine months in oak barrels.
What agave is used?
Estate-grown espadín from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
What proof is it?
80 proof, 40% ABV.
Explore more in our Mezcal collection.
