Vamonos Riendo is a triple-distilled, high-altitude artesanal mezcal ensamble of Espadín and wild Tobalá from Oaxaca, bottled at 42% ABV.
Its name translates to let's go laughing. The mezcal brings together ancient techniques and artistry from several Oaxacan communities: eight-year-old Espadín from the Central Valleys and Tobalá matured fourteen years at around 6,000 to 6,500 feet in the Sierra Madre. The high-altitude palenque allows distillation at a lower temperature, preserving the aromatics, and triple distillation reveals remarkably bright flavours.
Fresh fruit, honey and herbal aromas come with a subtle black oak smokiness. The palate offers melon, pineapple, grapefruit and mandarin balanced by cocoa sweetness with mint and anise, and a long, velvety finish of caramel with a citrus bite.
Named Best Mezcal of the Year at the 2020 New York International Spirits Competition, it is a bright, joyful gift.
Sip it neat or chilled, or use it in a mezcal cocktail.
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: Fresh fruit, honey, herbs and subtle black oak smoke.
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Palate: Melon, pineapple, grapefruit and mandarin with cocoa, mint and anise.
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Finish: Long, velvety caramel with a citrus bite.
Specifications
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Producer: Vamonos Riendo
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal Joven, Ensamble, triple distilled
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Agave: Espadín (8 years) and Tobalá (14 years)
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Proof / ABV: 84 proof (42% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or lightly chilled, or mix a mezcal margarita. It pairs with tropical fruit, ceviche or mole.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agaves are used?
Espadín and wild Tobalá.
Why triple distilled?
To reveal remarkably bright flavours.
What does the name mean?
Let's go laughing.
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