Yuu Baal Añejo is an artisanal espadín mezcal from Oaxaca aged a minimum of one year in white American oak barrels in the village of San Juan del Río. It is bottled at 40% ABV.
Grupo Yuu Baal works with mezcal producers in San Juan del Río, San Luis del Río, Tlacolula and Miahuatlán. The espadín is cooked, fermented and twice distilled in copper pot stills before its year in oak.
The barrel turns the mezcal a dark amber and layers vanilla, caramel and toasted oak over a light smoke, with dried fruit and cocoa on the palate.
A smooth, approachable aged mezcal, it is a natural bridge for whiskey drinkers into the world of agave.
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: Vanilla, caramel and toasted oak with light smoke.
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Palate: Wood, dried fruit and cocoa.
Specifications
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Producer: Grupo Yuu Baal
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal Añejo
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Agave: Espadín
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Age: Minimum 1 year in white American oak
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Distillation: Twice distilled in copper pot stills
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Region: San Juan del Río, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a snifter or copita, or use it in place of whiskey in an Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Yuu Baal Añejo aged?
A minimum of one year in white American oak.
What agave is used?
Espadín from Oaxaca.
What proof is it?
80 proof, 40% ABV.
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