Mezcal (also written as Mescal or Meskal) is a Mexican spirit. It's produced from the flesh of various sorts of agaves which is first braised, and then distilled. What we're talking about here is a “mestizo” drink, in other words a concoction that exists thanks to both European distilling traditions as well as the indigenous, local Mexican traditional methods of distilling spirits.
Agaves have been used by indigenous populations for centuries to produce clothing, shoes, construction materials, paper, and tools. Agaves were also an important ingredient in the local diet and were used to produce Pulque – an alcoholic beverage consisting of fermented agave juice. Consuming the juice was heavily associated with religious rituals and was enjoyed exclusively by the wealthy upper classes. The agave plant was seen as a holy product – that the goddess Mayahuel inhabited it. The word “mezcal” originates from the language of the Aztecs, Nahuatl, and means “cooked agave”: Mezcalli comes from metl, meaning agave, and ixcalli, cooked.
Historically, the term “mezcal” was used for all spirits that were produced from agave. Only in 1994 was the term restricted to spirits produced according to certain regulations.
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Mezcal Ilegal Joven Mezcal - 50cl
Alcohol Content : 40%
The Joven Mezcal from Illegal Mezcal is produced from Espadin agaves that gro...
The Joven Mezcal from Illegal Mezcal is produced from Espadin agaves that grow in the Tlacolula region of Mexico. The hearts from the agaves (pinas) used for production are almost 10 years old! All in ...
$83/Liter $41.50
Mezcal Ilegal Reposado Mezcal - 50cl
Alcohol Content : 40%
The Mezcal Reposado from Illegal Mezcal consists of Espadin agaves that are g...
The Mezcal Reposado from Illegal Mezcal consists of Espadin agaves that are grown in the Tlacolula region in the Oaxaca province of Mexico. It is distilled twice in a copper alembic and then allowed to age for 4 months in American oak casks that contain 200 l ...
$106/Liter $53
Mezcal Ilegal Anejo Mezcal - 50cl
Mexico / 40%
To produce Anejo Mezcal, only Espadin agaves grown in the Tlacolula region of...
To produce Anejo Mezcal, only Espadin agaves grown in the Tlacolula region of the Oaxaca province of Mexico are used. Are a double distillation process in copper alembics, this mezcal is left to age for ...
$154/Liter $77
Mezcal Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal - 70cl
Alcohol Content : 40%
Crema de Mezcal is simultaneously mild and riveting.
Crema de Mezcal is simultaneously mild and riveting. This creamy mezcal is a mixture between Maguey (not yet fermented syrup, produced from cooked agaves) and the Mezcal San Lui del Rio. It consists of 100% ripe Espadin agaves, which have ...
$79.50/Liter $55.50
Mezcal Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal - 70cl
Alcohol Content : 46%
The Chichicapa Mezcal is at least as unique as the village in which it is pro...
The Chichicapa Mezcal is at least as unique as the village in which it is produced! Chichicapa is located two hours south of Oaxaca, and a large mountain range separates the small village from the city. Located 2100 meters above sea level ...
$126.50/Liter $88.50
Mezcal Del Maguey Santo Domingo - 70cl
Alcohol Content : 48%
Mezcal Santo Domingo Albarradas leads you straight into the heart of the Mexi...
Mezcal Santo Domingo Albarradas leads you straight into the heart of the Mexican mountains! The manageably-sized village Santo Domingo is located in Mixe, a region south of Oaxaca. The elevation is ex ...
$126.50/Liter $88.50
Mezcal Del Maguey Vida Mezcal - 70cl
Alcohol Content : 42%
Vida Mezcal will bring all your cocktails to life!
Vida Mezcal will bring all your cocktails to life! Vida Mezcal is a natural, hand-produced mezcal that will add a kick to all of your cocktail recipes. Produced since 2010, this mezcal is the most approachable and fr ...
$78/Liter $54.50
Mezcal Del Maguey San Luis del Rio Mezcal - 70cl
Alcohol Content : 47%
Mezcal San Lui del Rio is produced in a village located 2400 meters above sea...
Mezcal San Lui del Rio is produced in a village located 2400 meters above sea level. Two hours south of Oaxaca, on the main street of the isthmus Tehuantepecs, you can catch the gravel street that leads to the s ...
$126.50/Liter $88.50
Mezcal Del Maguey Santa Catarina Minas Minero Mezcal - 70cl
Alcohol Content : 49%
This mezcal, produced in a distillation vase made from bamboo, is simply a pl...
This mezcal, produced in a distillation vase made from bamboo, is simply a pleasure to drink! This mezcal was created in 1996 and is produced in Santa Catarina Minas. This small village is located 1650 meters above sea level and one hour a ...
$126.50/Liter $88.50
Mezcal MZCL - Dr. Sours - Edition Salt & Silver - 70cl
Alcohol Content : 50%
An agave spirit from Mexico. Artisan production without any artificial ingredien...
MZCL, probably better known as Mezcal, is a spirit derived from the agave plant, which is native to Mexico. It is renowned as a special drink due to its extensive and time consuming production process. Salt & Silver commit to many characteristics that ma ...
$130/Liter $91