{"product_id":"once-espiritus-mezcal-joven-espadin-750ml","title":"Once Espíritus Mezcal Joven Espadín 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce Espíritus Joven is an artisanal 100% Espadín mezcal from Zimatlán de Álvarez, Oaxaca, made by mezcalero Joel Santiago Hernández and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce Espíritus means eleven spirits, and each bottle is a spiritual journey honoring eleven sacred forces in mezcal making, celebrating tradition, nature and human connection. It is made from Agave angustifolia (Espadín) harvested at five to eight years old, milled by tahona and distilled in copper, a small-batch, unaged mezcal designed to let the natural qualities of the agave take center stage. Its central-valleys profile is cleaner and more approachable than high-smoke mezcals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh agave leads the nose with floral undertones, citrus zest, herbs and a touch of light smoke. The palate brings bright herbal notes and cooked agave, grilled pineapple, lime and a distinct mineral earthiness with black pepper and a silky mouthfeel, finishing clean and lingering with citrus peel and a subtle hint of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe black-and-emerald label makes it an elegant gift.\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 Fresh agave, citrus zest, herbs, light smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave, grilled pineapple, lime, minerality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, citrus peel, gentle smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once Espíritus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMezcalero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joel Santiago Hernández\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín (A. angustifolia), 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tahona milled, copper distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven mezcal artesanal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zimatlán de Álvarez, 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 an orange slice and sal de gusano, or mix a Mezcal Margarita or Paloma. It pairs with tacos, grilled pineapple or fresh ceviche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Zimatlán de Álvarez, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow smoky is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently smoky, cleaner than high-smoke mezcals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the name mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleven spirits, honoring eleven sacred forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Once Espíritus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023575281973,"sku":"VWS200433512","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-22824.webp?v=1793661874","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/once-espiritus-mezcal-joven-espadin-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}