Mezcal 9 Reinos Espadín
100% Artisan Agave | Oaxaca (750 ml)
"The power of fire and the purity of agave in an ancestral drink: an ode to Oaxacan tradition, mystical, crystalline, and deeply authentic."
1. Identity Profile
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico (Artisan Palenque).
- Varietal: Espadín Agave (6-8 years maturity).
- Cooking: Conical earth oven with oak firewood.
- Milling: Traditional stone tahona.
- Category: Mezcal Joven (100% Agave).
- Presentation: 750 ml.
2. Notes from the Mezcal Master
Appearance: Crystalline and bright with silver nuances. It presents a generous and persistent perleo that confirms its excellent proof and structure.
Nose: Mystic aroma of wet earth and oak smoke. Evolves towards fresh herbal notes, citrus, and the characteristic sweetness of cooked agave.
Palate: Potent and velvety entry. Unfolding of fruity and spicy notes with a mineral aftertaste and an elegant, long-lasting smokiness.
3. Sensory Analysis
AGAVE PURITY ● ● ● ● ●
STRUCTURE AND BODY ● ● ● ● ○
SMOKY BALANCE ● ● ● ○ ○
EARTHY SWEETNESS ● ● ● ● ○
4. The 9 Reinos Ritual
Traditional Serving In a gourd jícara or veladora glass at room temperature to let the elixir breathe.
Ancestral Pairing Black mole, cochinita pibil, grilled seafood, or intense dark chocolate.
Accompaniment Fresh orange with worm salt to highlight the citrus and mineral notes.