El Jolgorio Espadin Mezcal

El Jolgorio Espadín is the most accessible and approachable expression in the lineup — and the one that proves even the world's most common mezcal agave can be genuinely extraordinary in the right hands. Agave Espadín accounts for the vast majority of all mezcal produced in Mexico, but El Jolgorio's approach to it is anything but standard. Each batch of El Jolgorio Espadín uses agave from different remote areas across Oaxaca — some batches made from wild rather than cultivated Espadín, which produces a noticeably more complex and interesting spirit than the commercial versions most drinkers encounter. Certain editions have even been aged for years in glass after distillation, a technique that oxidizes the spirit and harmonizes all the flavors into something extraordinarily soft and round. Produced by Maestro Mezcalero Pedro Vasquez and others within the El Jolgorio collective using the same traditional methods that define every expression — pit-roasting, mule-drawn tahona, open fermentation, copper alembic distillation — in batches of fewer than 1,000 bottles per edition. One of the best Espadíns in the entire category according to enthusiasts who have tried it at MezcalPro and Mezcal Reviews. The nose is herbaceous and inviting with roasted agave, mint, vanilla, blueberries, and wintergreen, while the bright savory palate delivers citrus, basil, oregano, rosemary, sweet agave, and a touch of anise — finishing clean with black pepper, pine, and a soft lingering warmth. The perfect entry point into the El Jolgorio collection. Buy El Jolgorio Espadín Mezcal online with fast shipping right to your door.