Sombra Joven Mezcal Artesanal 1L

Crafted in Santiago Matatlán and San Juan del Río, Oaxaca, Mexico, Sombra Joven is a renowned artisanal mezcal created by Master Sommelier Richard Betts and produced by master mezcalero Crispín Pérez. Built with sustainability and cocktail integrity at its core, Sombra operates an eco-friendly palenque utilizing solar power, certified sustainable wood, and an upcycled agave fiber brick initiative. Made from 100% organically farmed Espadín agave (Agave angustifolia) harvested at 7 to 10 years of age, the mature piñas are slow-roasted in traditional underground conical stone pit ovens fueled by certified wood. Crushed using a stone tahona wheel powered by solar energy, the mash is open-fermented in pine wood tubs with natural airborne yeasts and double-distilled in classic copper pot stills. Bottled at a robust 45% ABV and offered here in a bartender-preferred 1-Liter format, this unaged mezcal delivers a bold, complex profile balancing rich oak smoke, sweet cooked agave, bright citrus, and crisp herbal spice.

Food Pairing: Grilled pork carnitas, spicy chorizo street tacos, fresh ceviche with habanero, mole negro, roasted poblano peppers, or dark chocolate with sea salt.

Tasting Notes: Crystal clear in appearance with brilliant clarity, a silky medium-to-full body, and clean, slow-dripping tears.

Nose: Bold, aromatic, and smoky, opening with rich mesquite smoke, sweet roasted agave, and bright lemon peel, accompanied by white pepper, green apple, damp pine needles, and subtle eucalyptus.

Palate: Robust, textural, and spicy on the palate, featuring caramelized agave nectar, lime zest, and green tropical fruit upfront before unfolding into layers of soft oak smoke, cracked black pepper, fresh garden mint, and wet stone minerality.

Finish: Long, warm, and lingering with notes of sweet agave, gentle campfire smoke, zesty citrus pith, and a dry, peppery herbal warmth.

Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature in a traditional clay copita or Glencairn glass, or use as a bold, muscular foundation for craft cocktails like a Mezcal Last Word, Oaxaca Old Fashioned, or Spicy Mezcal Margarita.