Ilegal Mezcal Reposado is a 100% Espadín mezcal from Oaxaca, aged to taste in new and used medium-char American oak barrels and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Ilegal's Espadín is roasted traditionally in underground pits, crushed by stone milling and double distilled. Each lot of the Reposado is then aged to taste for six months in a combination of new and used American oak, medium-char barrels sourced from Kelvin Cooperage, a family-run business since 1963. Additive free and made in small handcrafted batches, it was named Best Reposado for 2023 by Esquire and won Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Tequila.net Awards.
Velvety throughout, it shows caramelized pear and bitter orange on the nose, with clove, butterscotch, toffee and hints of vanilla on the palate and soft smoke. It is a great mezcal to share with friends who think mezcal is not for them.
The hand-stamped, document-style label makes it a memorable gift.
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: Caramelized pear, bitter orange.
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Palate: Clove, butterscotch, vanilla.
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Texture: Velvety, soft smoke.
Specifications
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Brand: Ilegal Mezcal
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Style: Reposado mezcal, additive free
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Agave: 100% Espadín
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Aging: Aged to taste, new and used medium-char American oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with an orange slice, or stir a mezcal Old Fashioned or Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It pairs with barbecue, mole negro or caramel desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it aged?
In new and used medium-char American oak barrels.
What agave is used?
100% Espadín.
Is it good for mezcal newcomers?
Yes, its velvety, lightly smoky profile wins over skeptics.
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