Veneno Magico Espadin Mezcal Artesanal
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| Management number | 253494934 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$40.00 | Model Number | 253494934 | ||
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Crafted in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico—widely regarded as the world capital of mezcal—Veneno Mágico Espadín is an artisanal agave spirit produced by local master mezcaleros adhering to time-honored Oaxacan traditions. Made from 100% estate-grown Espadín agave (Agave angustifolia) that matures for 7 to 9 years, the agave hearts are harvested at peak ripeness to ensure optimal sugar concentration. The mature piñas are slow-cooked in traditional underground conical stone pit ovens fueled by oak and mesquite wood, crushed using a horse-drawn stone tahona wheel, and open-fermented in wooden pine vats utilizing natural wild airborne yeasts. Double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills, this unaged expression delivers a bright, agave-forward profile that harmoniously balances sweet tropical notes, zesty citrus peel, crisp green herbs, and gentle mesquite smoke.
Food Pairing: Grilled pork carnitas, fresh ceviche with citrus and mango, fish tacos with chipotle crema, mole verde, goat cheese crostini, or dark chocolate with sea salt.
Tasting Notes: Crystal clear in appearance with brilliant clarity, a silky medium body, and clean, delicate tears.
Nose: Vibrant and fresh, opening with sweet cooked agave, bright lime zest, and fresh green garden herbs, accompanied by soft wood smoke, white pepper, and light damp earth.
Palate: Smooth, balanced, and textural on the palate, featuring caramelized agave nectar, ripe melon, and tropical citrus oils upfront before unfolding into soft mesquite smoke, cracked white pepper, light herbal tea, and wet stone minerality.
Finish: Medium-long, clean, and refreshing with lingering notes of sweet agave, gentle oak smoke, zesty grapefruit pith, and a mild peppery warmth.
Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature in a traditional clay copita or Glencairn glass, or as an elevated, versatile foundation for craft cocktails like a Mezcal Margarita, Paloma, or Mezcal Mule.
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