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Mezcal

Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant (also known as the maguey plant), native to Mexico. Mezcal is traditionally made in small batches by farmers using traditional methods passed down through generations. The agave plant is roasted in an underground pit oven, then crushed and fermented with yeast and water. Mezcal is typically clear or straw-coloured, with a smoky flavour. Mezcal can be enjoyed neat or used in cocktails.

Mezcal has a long history in Mexico, dating back to the Aztec people. Mezcal was first mentioned in Spanish records in 1542, and by the early 1600s mezcal was being exported from Mexico to Europe. Mezcal fell out of favour after the Mexican War of Independence in 1810, when the new Mexican government banned the production and consumption of alcohol. Mezcal was later revived in the mid-19th century, and today it is enjoyed by people all over the world. Mezcal is an important part of Mexican culture and heritage.

Mezcal is mostly made in the region of Oaxaca, where there is a saying, "for everything bad, mezcal, and for everything good, too." Mezcal is usually consumed neat, and it can boast a marvellous variety of flavours, from floral and herbaceous, to rich and smoky, and beyond.

Mezcal is quite similar to Tequila in many respects, though they are made from different varieties of agave. Mezcal is also produced on a much smaller scale. First, the maguey plants are harvested, and the hearts (or "piñas") are extracted. These are then cooked, sometimes in open pits in the ground lined with rocks, then agave, and then earth, which can impart a distinctive smokiness. They are then crushed, mashed and fermented prior to at least two distillations.

Mezcal will rarely feature a small larva/worm in the bottle (the bottles will be labelled "con gusano" - "with worm"), which is most likely a marketing ploy invented in the mid 20th Century. Typically the Mezcal will be drunk, and the left over worm will be eaten. In Mexico the drink is enjoyed neat, though there are many cocktails to which it is suited.

Del Maguey Wild Jabalí Mezcal

70cl, 47%
Del Maguey

Del Maguey have done it again with this funky mezcal made using Jabalí, a rarer agave that's not commonly used as it's significantly more difficult to distil - the little rascal. Jabalí actually…  More info

Del Maguey Wild Jabalí Mezcal
$101.52

Los Siete Misterios Espadín/Cuishe Ensamble 2020

70cl, 44%
Los Siete Misterios

An intriguing mezcal this from Los Siete Misterios, who brought together two different strains of agave, both the classic espadín as well as cuishe.  More info

Los Siete Misterios Espadín/Cuishe Ensamble 2020
$97.13

Bruxo No.3

70cl, 46%
Bruxo

Number three in Bruxo's range is made with wild Barril agave from the San Agustín Amatengo hills in Oaxaca. Please note: The wax on this bottle is rather fragile. Do not panic if you see cracks in…  More info

Bruxo No.3
$61.32

Creyente Mezcal Joven

70cl, 40%
Creyente

Creyente Mezcal is made with a blend of two top-notch Mezcals from Tlacolula and Yautepec, both of which are in Oaxaca. The frankly awesome animal you see on the label is a metaphor for the spirit -…  More info

Creyente Mezcal Joven
$63.87
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Animas Espadín-Cupreata

70cl, 48%
Animas

This Animas mezcal is made with a blend of two agave varieties - Espadín and Cupreata. The Espadín agave plants are harvested at 7 years old, while the Cupreata agave is harvested at 9 years old.…  More info

Animas Espadín-Cupreata
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$71.61

Mezcal De Leyendas Durango

70cl, 47%
Mezcal De Leyendas

From the Mezcales de Leyenda range comes a Mezcal produced using agave duranguensis, featuring a bat on the label.  More info

Mezcal De Leyendas Durango
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$71.56

Memorable Bicuishe

70cl, 47.5%
Memorable

This expression from the Memorable Mezcal range (it's an easy name to remember) is made exclusively from Bicuishe agave - wild agave, in particular. It isn't all that common to see, but it is very…  More info

Memorable Bicuishe
$93.46

Don Amado Mezcal Tobalá & Bicuishe

70cl, 46%
Don Amado

Distilled in traditional clay pots, this Mezcal from Real de Minas Distillery is made using tobalá and bicuishe agave. With family history of Mezcal production dating back 11 generations, master…  More info

Don Amado Mezcal Tobalá & Bicuishe
$76.66

El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe

70cl, 45%
El Rey Zapoteco

A fascinating Mezcal from El Rey Zapoteco, which has been producing artisinal Mezcal in Oaxaca for 60 years! This particular expression is made using the Cuishe agave varietal which grows wild and…  More info

El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe
$96.92

Corte Vetusto Ensamble II

70cl, 43.5%
Corte Vetusto

This is the second limited edition Joven (unaged) bottling from Corte Vetusto and fourth generation 'master mezcalero' Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz in a range that was created to educate and challenge…  More info

Corte Vetusto Ensamble II
$100.21

El Cortijo Espadín

70cl, 45%
El Cortijo

An excellent mezcal produced for the El Cortijo range under the watchful eye of mezcalero Alvaro Hernandez, using well-matured Espadín agave. Double distilled and bottled at 45% ABV. Wonderfully…  More info

El Cortijo Espadín
$63.17

La Medida Tobasiche

70cl, 47.3%
La Medida

A Tobasiche agave-based mezcal produced as part of the La Medida range. Tobasiche is a popular choice for mezcal makin' and produces a spirit rich in earthy/forest-y notes alongside the traditional…  More info

La Medida Tobasiche
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$84.85

Picaflor Mezcal Espadín

70cl, 43%
Picaflor

This joven mezcal from the Picaflor range is made using 100% Espadin agave. There's a pretty dope looking tattooed bird man on the label, having a nibble on some agave flowers; it turns out the…  More info

Picaflor Mezcal Espadín
$51.10

Se Busca Mezcal Joven

70cl, 40%
Se Busca

Se Busca, which means 'wanted' in Spanish, is a tribute to the women of the Mexican Revolution, the outlaws of their time. This Mezcal Joven is made from 100% agave at at an undisclosed distillery.  More info

Se Busca Mezcal Joven
$49.03

Xiaman Mezcal Artesanal

70cl, 44%
Xiaman Spirits

This Artesanal mezcal from Xiaman is made from a 50/50 blend of Tepextate and Espadín agave, with the wild Tepextate agave grown for around 25 to 30 years to reach maturity, while the Espadín agave…  More info

Xiaman Mezcal Artesanal
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$135.05
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Convite Esencial Joven Mezcal

70cl, 40%
Convite

A lightly smoky, herbaceous mezcal here from Convite, perfect for all those agave-based cocktails you've been meaning to shake up! The artesanal mezcal is produced from the popular Espadín agave, and…  More info

Convite Esencial Joven Mezcal
$43.92
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La Medida Arroqueno

70cl, 46.7%
La Medida

Mezcal from the La Medida range, which was created under the watchful eye of Julián Vidal Gómez Rodríguez. This expression is made with Arroqueno agave, which is a particularly large variety of agave…  More info

La Medida Arroqueno
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$82.80

Koch El Maguey Tepeztate

70cl, 46.8%
Koch El

Mezcal from the Koch El range, which specialises in spirits made using single varieties of agave. For example, this expression is produced using the Tepeztate agave - which is a rather uncommon…  More info

Koch El Maguey Tepeztate
$77.68

Código 1530 Mezcal Ancestral

70cl, 43%
Código 1530

Mezcal Ancestral from Código 1530 is part of the brand's first forays away from Tequila and into the mezcal category. This exquisite, joven ancestral mezcal, made with 100% papalome maguey from…  More info

Código 1530 Mezcal Ancestral
$168.78

Bruxo No.5

70cl, 46%
Bruxo

Artisanal mezcal (most mezcals are) made with Tobala agave in San Agustín Amatengo.  More info

Bruxo No.5
$94.06

Mezcal Los Javis Espadín

70cl, 41.2%
Mezcal Los Javis

An excellent expression here from the Mezcal Los Javis range, distilled using the well-loved Espadín variety of agave. With a focus on traditional production methods, the Mezcal Los Javis (led by…  More info

Mezcal Los Javis Espadín
$49.05

Picaflor Mezcal Wild

70cl, 47.9%
Picaflor

Picaflor Mezcal celebrates the stirling work of the hummingbird, which is integral in the pollination of the agave plant! Picaflor Mezcal Wild includes both Espadín (Angustifolia Haw) and Madrecuishe…  More info

Picaflor Mezcal Wild
$87.93

El Recuerdo Joven

70cl, 40%
El Recuerdo

Hailing from the Mexican capital Oaxaca, El Recuerdo mezcal of which UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal is an owner. A solid joven, this is ideal for cocktails, or sipped neat alongside a chunky wedge of…  More info

El Recuerdo Joven
$34.23

El Rey Zapoteco Espadín

70cl, 45%
El Rey Zapoteco

This glorious unaged Mezcal from El Rey Zapoteco focuses on the Espadín agave, harvested from its own plantations! The Mezcal is made using traditional methods such as cooking the agave on a wood…  More info

El Rey Zapoteco Espadín
$49.87

Memorable Madrecuishe

70cl, 45%
Memorable

From the Memorable Mezcal range, which is all about using wild agave to make the spirits, comes an expression produced exclusively with Madrecuishe agave. Madrecuishe is part of the Karwinskii…  More info

Memorable Madrecuishe
$99.18

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