{"product_id":"montelobos-espadin-mezcal","title":"Montelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisanal Joven Mezcal | 43.2% ABV | 86.4 Proof | 750mL | Oaxaca, Mexico | 100% Organic Espadín Agave | Unaged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal is an artisanal Oaxaca mezcal made entirely from sustainably cultivated organic Espadín agave. The harvested agave is roasted for approximately five days in an underground pit heated with volcanic stones, crushed with a traditional cantera stone tahona, and naturally fermented in open-air pine vats for up to seven days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fermented agave is twice distilled in copper stills before being bottled unaged at 43.2% ABV. This traditional production process creates a balanced mezcal that brings together cooked agave sweetness, citrus, herbs, earth, pepper, and controlled smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roasted agave, lemon peel, dried herbs, green pepper, damp earth, and gentle wood smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cooked agave sweetness with citrus, mineral notes, pepper, fresh vegetation, and a balanced layer of smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry and warming with lingering herbs, black pepper, earth, and smoldering wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% organic Espadín agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cultivated in Oaxaca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassified as a joven mezcal and bottled without barrel aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave hearts are roasted underground with heated volcanic stones for approximately five days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrushed using a traditional stone tahona to extract the cooked agave juices and fibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally fermented with wild yeast in open-air pine vats for up to seven days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwice distilled in copper stills and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86.4 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a concentrated yet approachable profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal can be served neat in a copita or wide-mouthed glass to explore its roasted agave, citrus, herbal, mineral, and smoky characteristics. Allow the mezcal to rest briefly after pouring, then sip slowly at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts balanced smoke and bright acidity also work well in cocktails. Use it in a Mezcal Margarita, Oaxaca Old Fashioned, Mezcal Paloma, or Naked and Famous, or substitute it for tequila in citrus-forward drinks that benefit from additional earthy depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Montelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal is an unaged artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca made with 100% organic Espadín agave and bottled at 43.2% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Montelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal produced?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe agave is roasted underground with volcanic stones, crushed by a traditional stone tahona, naturally fermented in open-air pine vats, and twice distilled in copper stills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Montelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal offers roasted agave, citrus, dried herbs, green pepper, earth, minerals, and balanced wood smoke with a warm, peppery finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Montelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal aged in barrels?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Montelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal is a joven, or young, mezcal bottled without barrel aging to preserve the natural flavors of Espadín agave and traditional production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Montelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontelobos Espadin Joven Mezcal is available directly from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Barrel Tap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a trusted online source for premium mezcal and agave spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Montelobos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42565011931361,"sku":"083664872978","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/montelobos-espadin-mezcal-750ml-the-barrel-tap-www-thebarreltap-com_4be6b7f3-fcd7-448b-af9b-b466822ece24.webp?v=1691180496","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/montelobos-espadin-mezcal","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}