Erstwhile Mezcal Joven Tepeztate and Tobala Ensamble 750 ml

Erstwhile Tepeztate and Tobalá Ensamble is a joven mezcal blending two wild agave varieties — Tepeztate, which can take up to 25 years to mature, and Tobalá, another slow-growing wild species — made in Oaxaca using traditional pit-roasting and pot distillation. Blending two rare wild agaves in one ensamble is meant to combine their distinct characters: Tepeztate's herbal, vegetal intensity with Tobalá's floral delicacy. Expect roasted agave, herbs and light florals on the nose, a complex, layered palate, and a smoky, lingering finish. A rarer, connoisseur-focused bottling given how long both agaves take to mature.

How to drink Erstwhile Tepeztate/Tobalá Ensamble

Sip it neat and slowly — this blends two of the rarest, slowest-growing agaves in mezcal, so it deserves full attention rather than a mixer.

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