{"product_id":"mezcal-union-el-viejo-750ml","title":"Mezcal Unión El Viejo 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMezcal Unión El Viejo is an artisanal, handcrafted, unaged mezcal from Oaxaca, a blend of Espadín and wild Tobalá agaves matured eight to fourteen years, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Viejo is Spanish for the old man, a tribute to the old man from Oaxaca who inspired the founders to bring unity and collaboration to the world of mezcal. Mezcal Unión replants both agave species it uses and farms sustainably to avoid soil erosion, with the goal of using only agaves it has replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose are sweet, floral notes with smoke, mint, pine, butter, stone and new wood. The palate shows oak and cooked agave with flowers and dry, citrusy flavors, slightly smoky, with hints of mango, cinnamon, herbs and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a natural gift for mezcal lovers and cocktail fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet florals, smoke, mint, pine and butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave, oak, flowers and citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mango, cinnamon and minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Unión\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal artesanal, joven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín and wild Tobalá, 8-14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 proof (45% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat with orange slices, or mix a mezcal Negroni or Paloma. It pairs with tacos al pastor, mango or grilled meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does El Viejo mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe old man, honoring the Oaxacan who inspired the founders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agaves are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspadín and wild Tobalá.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is unaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mezcal Unión","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023557554485,"sku":"VWS_7918","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-18746.webp?v=1793661084","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/mezcal-union-el-viejo-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}