Animas Espadin Mezcal

Crafted in San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, Mexico, Ánimas Espadín is an artisanal mezcal produced by maestro mezcalero Luis Angeles using traditional small-batch techniques. Harvested from 100% estate-grown Espadín agave that matures for 7 to 9 years, the piñas are slow-cooked in traditional conical stone pits using local wood, crushed with a horse-drawn stone tahona wheel, and open-fermented in wooden vats using ambient wild yeasts. Double-distilled in copper pot stills, this unaged expression delivers a beautifully balanced, terroirs-driven profile that harmonizes earthy wood smoke with sweet cooked agave, bright citrus, and crisp herbal minerality.

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

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

Nose: Vibrant and expressive, opening with sweet cooked agave, light mesquite smoke, and fresh citrus peel, backed by white pepper, damp earth, and subtle green herbal notes.

Palate: Smooth, balanced, and textural on the palate, featuring caramelized agave nectar and bright lime zest upfront before unfolding into soft wood smoke, cracked black pepper, light mint, and subtle stone minerality.

Finish: Medium-long, clean, and refreshing with lingering notes of gentle oak smoke, sweet agave, crisp citrus, and a subtle herbal 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 Last Word, Oaxaca Old Fashioned, or Mezcal Paloma.