Brije Espadín Mezcal

Crafted in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, Brije Mezcal Espadín (also styled as Brij3) is an artisanal agave spirit inspired by traditional Oaxacan folk art and craftsmanship. Produced using 100% estate-grown Espadín agave harvested at optimal maturity (7 to 8 years), the piñas are slow-cooked in underground conical stone pits fueled by local oak, crushed using a traditional horse-drawn stone tahona wheel, and open-fermented in wooden pine vats with ambient wild airborne yeasts. Double-distilled in small copper pot stills, this unaged expression offers a beautifully balanced profile that harmonizes clean cooked agave, bright citrus, subtle smoke, and crisp mineral earthiness, presented in a distinctive, vividly illustrated bottle honoring Mexican alebrijes.

Food Pairing: Oaxacan pork carnitas, mole verde, grilled shrimp street tacos, fresh goat cheese crostini, ceviche with mango, or dark chocolate with sea salt.

Tasting Notes: Crystal clear in appearance with bright clarity, a silky medium body, and slow-moving, delicate tears.

Nose: Vibrant and inviting, opening with sweet cooked agave, light mesquite smoke, and fresh lime zest, supported by white pepper, damp earth, light herbal tea, and subtle floral notes.

Palate: Smooth, balanced, and agave-forward on the palate, featuring sweet roasted agave nectar and bright citrus oils upfront before unfolding into soft wood smoke, cracked black pepper, light green herbs, and wet stone minerality.

Finish: Medium-long, clean, and refreshing with lingering notes of gentle oak smoke, sweet agave, zesty citrus pith, and a pleasant peppery warmth.

Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature in a traditional clay copita or Glencairn glass, or as an elevated, smoky foundation for craft cocktails like a Mezcal Margarita, Paloma, or Mezcal Mule.