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VIDA de San Luis Del Rio is an artisanal, organic, value priced Mezcal from Del Maguey. Hand crafted, it is twice distilled, very slowly in small wood-fired, riverside copper stills. It has fruity aromatics with hints of honey, vanilla and roast agave. The palate offers ginger, cinnamon, banana and tangerine, with a long, soft finish. "Beautifully crafted and wonderfully complex, it's hard not to fall for the Mezcal Vida. Highly Recommended". - Drinkspirits.com

Montelobos is an artisanal Mezcal made in Santiago Matatlan Oaxaca produced with 100% organically certified agave espadin. Montelobos achieves extraordinary balance and complexity through integration between agave, fermentation notes and smoke. A good all-occasion Mezcal. 43.2%abv

Banhez Mezcal is produced by a co-op comprised of families from various villages in the Ejutla district of Oaxaca. They produce mezcal the same way it's been done by their ancestors for nearly two centuries.

Comprised of 90% Espadin and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is pleasingly mild, floral and fruity with notes of pineapple, banana. 42%abv

Piedre Almas Tepextate is made from 100% wild agave Tepextate, which takes up to 25 years to mature. The labels are hand-printed on 100% acid-free, handmade paper derived from fibers that are indigenous to the region. It has a savory smoke flavor with earthy undertones. It can be sipped neat, but is most commonly used as a mixer. 40%abv

Balanced and elegant. Hints of tamarind and pomegranate aromas are followed by herbal tones of fresh mint and dried oregano. Delicate notes of smoke and black pepper lead to a long silky finish. 40%abv

Aged for 6 months in medium-charred American Oak. Caramelized pear and bitter orange on the nose. Clove, butterscotch, and hints of vanilla on the palate. Velvety throughout. An exceptional drinking mezcal. 40%abv

Bosscal Mezcal Joven is hand selected and produced by a 4th generation Mezcalero. Bosscal adheres to traditional, artisanal craftsmanship using no chemical products or any manipulations so that the spirit reflects only the essence of the high quality agave. The joven is lightly smoky, very crisp and smooth with citrus and blood orange with a balance of sweetness and tartness. Organic. 42%abv

Un-aged. Full bodied agave flavor. Eucalyptus and mineral aromas compliment hints of green apple, fresh citrus, and red chiltepe. Light smoke. Lingering heat. Ideal for cocktails or perfect on its own. 40%abv

Hand-crafted in the village of San Baltazar Chichicapa, cradled by low hills in a broad, arid valley. Agave: Espad?. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Nose of sweet roasted agave & toasted corn, palate of dried fruit & sweet almond, finish of chocolate & mint. 48%abv - Producer's notes

One of the most popular and best known Mezcals, famously containing a single specimen of the worm that lives in the agave plant. Monte Alban is named for a mountaintop settlement in Oaxaca, Mexico known for its agave plants, both cultivated and wild. Palate is smoky, earthy and on the light side.

Run by the Familia Sanchez Altamirano, the home distillery is in San Baltazar Chichicapam in the hills above the Ocotlan Valley. Pierde Almas Espadin is young, handcrafted mezcal made of 100% agave (agave angustifolia). The bouquet is slightly smoky with hints of aromatic wood and wild flowers. Its effect on the palate is complex with an enduring depth of mouthfeel and flavor. 49%abv

Hand-crafted by the tropical riverbed in the village of San Luis Del Rio where the Red Ant River flows. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Nose of roasted pineapple & bright citrus, palate of mango, cocoa, dried chiles & a touch of salinity, finish of cigar smoke & lots of fruit. ABV 47. - Producer's notes

Ojo de Tigre Mezcal Joven is a unique blend of two sustainably cultivated agaves harvested by hand: Espadin from Oaxaca and Tobala from Puebla. It stands out for its notes of caramel and nuts that contrast with the herbal freshness of the Tobala. 40%abv

Los Amantes mezcal is an artisanal spirit made from 100% agave grown in Oaxaca [wah-ha-cah], Mexico's premium mezcal region. Los Amantes translates to The Lovers and It is considered by some to be one of the best mezcals from Oaxaca. The nose has sultry layers of smoke, clove and vanilla deftly interlaced with citrus nuances. The palate has earth and smoky flavors and is soft sweet and warm.

Agua Magica is a premium, sipping mezcal. It has aromas of cooked maguey, subtle smoke, bananas, and almonds. On the palate are fresh herbal notes along with cooked maguey, banana, almond, and caramel. It is soft and easy to drink. 40%abv

An artisanal Espadin mezcal made by two brothers, Julio and Eduardo Mestre, commited to traditional mezcal production. 44%abv
Nose: bright and forward with notes of citrus, herbs and toasted agave
Palate: nice texture with notes of grapefruit, apple and bell pepper

Hand-crafted in the village of Las Milpas overlooking rolling pastures and nestled among cornfields. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Nose of slate and tropical fruit, palate of citrus, lavender and pea shoots, with a long dry finish. ABV 46. - Producer's notes

Yuu Baal Espadin Jovan is made from farm grown agave Espadin, and it is soft up front followed by a refreshing but vigorous intensity. Chile and mango on the nose, mild tropical fruits, spice and green chile flavors on the palate, and a long finish. An excellent value Mezcal.

Gracias a Dios Espadin is made from 8-year-grown Espadin, double distilled, and aged 4 months in American oak. It has a slight smokiness and subtle spiciness, with citrus and sweet fruit notes and a dry, spicy finish. 45%abv

Hand-crafted in the village of Santa Catarina Minas from a palenque with a long view of the flat, open, treelined valley. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in ancestral ancestral clay stills with bamboo tubing. A nose of granite and fig, palate of citrus, honey and green herbs. ABV 50. - Producers Notes

Banhez Mezcal is produced by a co-op comprised of families from various villages in the Ejutla district of Oaxaca. They produce mezcal the same way it's been done by their ancestors for nearly two centuries.

Comprised of 90% Espadin and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is pleasingly mild, floral and fruity with notes of pineapple, banana. 47%abv

Los Amantes mezcal is an artisanal spirit made from 100% agave grown in Oaxaca [wah-ha-cah], Mexico's premium mezcal region. Los Amantes translates to The Lovers and It is considered by some to be one of the best mezcals from Oaxaca. The nose has light cucumber aromas and a salty, citrus fruit quality. The palate is complex with fresh citrus notes and a delicate smokiness. 40%abv

The Scorpion Mezcal Reposado is artisan made in small batches in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a real scorpion in every bottle. Golden is color with lanolin and honey aromas. A soft round entry leads to a dry light-to-medium body with honey, grassy herbs, flax, caramel, salt, light spice. Finishes dry with a honeyed oak barrel note.

Oaxacan family owned and operated artisanal mezcal. It is an excellent, easy to drink, value mezcal ideal for cocktails. 41.12%abv

Mezcal Del Amigo Joven is an unaged mezcal made from agave Espadin in the village of Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca. It is pit roasted with black oak and fermented with wild yeast. A well-balanced mezcal of exceptional value. 43%abv

Banhez Mezcal is produced by a co-op comprised of families from various villages in the Ejutla district of Oaxaca. They produce mezcal the same way it's been done by their ancestors for nearly two centuries. Comprised of 90% Espadin and 10% Barril agaves, this mezcal is pleasingly mild, floral and fruity with notes of pineapple, banana. 42%abv

Hand-crafted on a steep hillside in the high mountain village of Santo Domingo Albarradas bordering a lush cloud forest. Agave: Espadin. Naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Light nose with lots of dry citrus, a palate of tropical fruit with a bit of roasted pear and salinity and a clean dry finish. 48%abv - Producer's notes