MEZCAL AGUA BENDITA JOVEN 38°
ARTISANAL MEZCAL ESPADÍN AND MADRECUISHE BLEND 750ML
MEXICO • SANTIAGO MATATLÁN, OAXACA • ARTISANAL YOUNG MEZCAL (DRY)
"A sublime artisanal blend that pays tribute to the richness of Oaxacan soil. Mezcal Agua Bendita Joven 38° harmoniously fuses 80% Espadín Maguey with 20% Madrecuishe Maguey, hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation. With a dry profile and enchanting sweet and herbal notes of cooked agave, it is a refreshing and smooth-bodied spirit that unfurls delicate floral tones, light hints of vanilla, and an irresistible mineral finish."
The Refreshing Elegance of Wild and Cultivated Agave
Mezcal Agua Bendita Joven 38° 750ml is an exceptional artisanal spirit produced in the birthplace of mezcal: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Its distinctive character comes from an impeccable combination of 80% Espadín Maguey (Agave Angustifolia) and 20% Madrecuishe Maguey, piñas cooked for three days in conical underground ovens and ground in a traditional stone tahona. Classified as a dry but extremely smooth spirit, it offers a balanced and refreshing experience with sweet notes of agave, wildflowers, and subtle vanilla at an ideal alcohol level of 38° Alc. Vol.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Brand: Agua Bendita / Espíritus Mexicanos.
Specific Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Composition / Agave: Blend of 80% Espadín Maguey (Agave Angustifolia) and 20% Madrecuishe Maguey.
Type / Class: Joven / Artisanal Mezcal (Hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of growth).
Cooking: 3 days in conical stone ovens underground, calcined with wood, volcanic, river, and quarry stone.
Milling: Artisanal method with stone tahona.
Fermentation: 100% natural using endemic yeasts.
Distillation: Double distillation process in 350 K/L copper stills.
Profile / Flavor Classification: Dry (Refreshing, smooth personality, floral aroma and flavor, sweet agave nuances, and subtle vanilla notes).
Alcohol Content: 38% Alc. Vol. (38°).
Presentation and Dimensions: 750 ml glass bottle (Height 25 cm / Width 10.4 cm).
Barcode / EAN: 7503018274005
SKU / MPN: MX-AGUABENDITA-JOVEN-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Completely crystalline, white and bright, with silver reflections. When swirled in a glass, it shows fine pearls and an agile but structured tear.
Nose: Fresh and captivating intensity. Floral aromas and fresh herbs from the Madrecuishe stand out, intertwined with sweet cooked agave, light citrus hints, and a subtle background of vanilla and faint earthy smoke.
Palate: Clean, smooth, and very refreshing entry. On the palate, it unfolds floral notes, a natural sweet aftertaste of baked maguey, delicate minerals, and vanilla, finishing with a velvety, pleasant, and very insightful sip.
3. Mezcal Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Thanks to its smooth, floral, and refreshing profile, it pairs wonderfully with a wide variety of gastronomy: white fish ceviches and tiraditos, fresh seafood (oysters, garlic shrimp), barbacoa or carnitas tacos, citrus salads with goat cheese, homemade guacamole with totopos, Oaxacan tasajo, memelas with asiento, as well as light desserts based on lemon, tropical fruit sorbets, or prickly pear and mezcal ice cream.
Suggested Moments:
- Summer: The perfect spirit for sunny afternoons, fresh outdoor cocktails (Mezcal Paloma, Red Berry Mezcalita), or pool and terrace gatherings.
- Romantic Dinner: Adds a bohemian and refined touch to start romantic evenings with aperitif cocktails or neat drinks.
- Special Celebration: Ideal for toasts at birthdays, outdoor weddings, national holidays, and gatherings with friends.
- Business: A light and versatile drink to accompany corporate meals or informal networking.
- The Perfect Gift: A colorful, emblematic bottle with an excellent blend for mezcal culture lovers.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and brand of this mezcal?
It is produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, under the signature of Agua Bendita (Espíritus Mexicanos).
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Mezcal Agua Bendita Joven 38° is a dry profile spirit, characterized by its smoothness on the palate and natural aromatic notes of flowers, sweet agave, and vanilla.
What types of agaves are used in this blend?
It is made with an artisanal blend composed of 80% Espadín Maguey and 20% Madrecuishe Maguey.
How is this mezcal recommended to be enjoyed?
It can be enjoyed neat at room temperature in a veladora glass to appreciate its floral and agave notes, or on the rocks with an orange/grapefruit slice and worm salt.
