Gracias a Dios Espadín Joven is an unaged mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, made from 100% cultivated Espadín agave and bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
The brand was born after its founders spent two years touring Mexico in search of mezcal and met mezcalero Oscar Hernández, who learned to distill from his mother; they built the brand with him as an equal partner. The Espadín uses eight-year-old cultivated agave, roasted in underground pits, crushed, naturally fermented and distilled twice in copper.
A slight smokiness and spice open the glass, with apple, pear, cinnamon and fall spices on the aroma. The palate turns fruity, with earthy agave, citrus and wood smoke and a mild astringency, ending dry and spiced.
A well-balanced mezcal for newcomers and seasoned fans alike.
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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Nose: Light smoke, apple, pear, cinnamon.
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Palate: Earthy agave, citrus, wood smoke, fruit.
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Finish: Dry and spiced.
Specifications
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Brand: Gracias a Dios
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Mezcalero: Oscar Hernández
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Agave: 100% Espadín, eight years old
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Process: Underground pit roast, natural fermentation, double copper distillation
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with orange slices, or mix a Mezcal Margarita or an Oaxacan Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it made?
In Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, the heart of mezcal production.
Who makes it?
Mezcalero Oscar Hernández, an equal partner in the brand.
How smoky is it?
Gently: a light smokiness with fruit, spice and earthy agave.
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