Electrico - Espadin Joven Mezcal 750ml
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Cultivated for eight years on the high-altitude slopes of San Baltazar Guelavila, the Agave angustifolia (Espadín) piñas for Electrico Mezcal Espadín Joven are pit-roasted over slow-burning local oak logs, crushed via a horse-drawn stone tahona wheel, and fermented in open pine tubs with ambient wild yeast. Maestro Mezcalero Manuel Antonio Cirino relies strictly on subterranean well water from two local mineral aquifers, avoiding chemical accelerants, additives, or post-distillation adjustments. Unlike industrial mezcals or diffusers that rely on automated steam autoclaves and stainless steel column stills, this expression is double-distilled in traditional copper alembics over open wood fires to preserve the purity of the estate-grown agave.
The palate carries a medium, oily weight that immediately coats the mouth with bright notes of white peach, green pepper, and roasted agave nectar before broadening into a stony, mineral-driven spine. In-house evaluation at USQ reveals how gracefully its fire-tempered structure holds up in spirit-forward cocktails without overwhelming the base spirit with heavy smoke. Our team recommends a classic Mezcal Paloma build: 2 oz Espadín Joven, ¾ oz fresh lime juice, and 3 oz fresh grapefruit soda, stirred in a highball glass over ice with a pinch of kosher salt and a grapefruit slice garnish.
Country
MexicoRegion
OaxacaSub Region
San Baltazar GuelavilaSource
Agave angustifoliaABV
43%Brand
Electrico MezcalProduction
100% Cultivated Espadín Agave (Agave angustifolia, 8 years mature). Underground pit roasted with local oak, horse-drawn tahona crushed, open pine tub fermentation with airborne wild yeast
Distillation Process
Artisanal Joven Mezcal - White stone fruit
Carne asada tacos, grilled prawns with cilantro lime, Oaxacan tlayudas, fresh goat cheese
