Los Vecinos del Campo Ensamble No. 1 is a small-batch mezcal artesanal joven from the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
It is crafted by a collective of 10 master mezcaleros, ten families who make up the producers of the brand, in a project led by Carmen Villarreal of Casa San Matías in collaboration with Sazerac. The blend is 90% maguey Espadín with 5% each of maguey Barril and Madrecuishe.
Using locally grown, hand-harvested agave, the hearts slow roast underground for days to build a sultry, smoky sweetness. The piñas are crushed with a stone molino, naturally fermented in wooden vats and double distilled in a copper pot still. The bouquet shows chamomile, dill pickle and roasted agave, with tasting notes of black pepper, honey and soy sauce.
The colorful woven-pattern label makes it a vibrant 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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Aroma: Chamomile, dill pickle and roasted agave.
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Palate: Black pepper, honey and soy sauce.
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Character: Smoky sweetness.
Specifications
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Brand: Los Vecinos del Campo
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Producers: 10 mezcalero families
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Agave: 90% Espadín, 5% Barril, 5% Madrecuishe
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Process: Earthen pit roast, stone molino, wooden vats, double copper pot
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Region: Valles Centrales, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with orange slices and sal de gusano, or mix a mezcal Negroni or Paloma. It pairs with mole, grilled meats or aged cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agaves are in it?
90% Espadín, 5% Barril and 5% Madrecuishe.
Who makes it?
A collective of 10 mezcalero families in Oaxaca's Valles Centrales.
How is it distilled?
Double distilled in a copper pot still.
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