Koch Espadin De Jayacatlan 750ml

Koch Espadín de Jayacatlán is a mezcal made from Espadín agave grown and distilled in Jayacatlán, Oaxaca, the region most closely associated with traditional mezcal production. Espadín is the most widely cultivated agave used in mezcal, prized for a balance of smoky, earthy depth without the more intense, mineral-driven notes wild agave varieties can bring. Expect roasted agave and campfire smoke on the nose, a savory, slightly vegetal palate, and a warm, lingering finish typical of traditionally pit-roasted mezcal. It's a solid entry point for drinkers new to mezcal as well as a reliable pour for anyone who already knows the category.

How to drink Koch Espadín de Jayacatlán

Sip this neat in a small clay copita or rocks glass, the traditional way mezcal is served in Oaxaca — a wide wine glass works too if you don't have one. It also makes a straightforward substitute for tequila in a Mezcal Paloma if you want the smoke to carry through a mixed drink.

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