Description
The scientific name for Espadin is Agave Angustifolia, is the one most used to produce mezcal. According to the Mezcal Regulatory Council (CRM), it represents 80% of the agaves used to make this emblematic Mexican distillate.
It’s high preference on the part of the mezcal producers, in Oaxaca, is due to the fact that its maturation period is shorter in relation to the other mezcal agaves. It needs 6 to 8 years to mature, and it is the most cultivated.
Distillation: Clay Pot
Region: Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Variety: Espadin (Agave Angustifolia)
Plant’s Growth: 6 to 8 years
Tasting Notes: Strong and velvety on the palate. It brings back memories of rain, freshness and wet earth. Unique due to its ancestral process
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