Fidencio Tequilana is a rare crossover: a mezcal made in Oaxaca from Agave tequilana Weber, the blue agave used for tequila, but crafted with traditional mezcal methods. It is bottled at 47.1% ABV (94.2 proof).
The agave was grown from seeds sourced in Jalisco and cultivated in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca. Instead of the steam ovens of tequila production, the hearts are roasted Oaxacan-style in an earthen pit, which gives the familiar sweetness of blue agave a gentle smoke and an earthy, mineral depth.
Fidencio is the mezcal of the Jiménez family of Santiago Matatlán, where maestro mezcalero Enrique Jiménez leads production at the Fábrica de Mezcal del Amigo. Alongside its espadín-based core range, Fidencio bottles small, limited releases from unusual agaves, of which Tequilana is one of the most intriguing.
It is a fascinating bottle for comparing tequila and mezcal side by side, showing how much the process shapes the spirit.
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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Producer: Fidencio Mezcal, Fábrica de Mezcal del Amigo
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Maestro Mezcalero: Enrique Jiménez
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal Joven
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Agave: Agave tequilana Weber (blue agave), grown in San Dionisio Ocotepec
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Proof / ABV: 94.2 proof (47.1% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita at room temperature, ideally next to a blanco tequila to compare. Orange slices and a pinch of sal de gusano make a classic accompaniment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fidencio Tequilana a tequila?
No. It is a mezcal made in Oaxaca from blue Weber agave, using traditional mezcal methods.
Where was the agave grown?
In San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, from seeds sourced in Jalisco.
What proof is it?
94.2 proof, 47.1% ABV.
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