Mezcal Shot Bala Mezcal Joven 750ml

Bala Mezcal Joven is an unaged mezcal, bottled clear as a joven so the raw agave character shows through without any barrel influence. As a joven-style mezcal it's built around the smoky, earthy profile that comes from roasting agave hearts in traditional underground pits before distillation, a process that separates mezcal from tequila's steam-cooked sweetness. Expect a bright, smoke-forward spirit with the vegetal, mineral edge typical of the category rather than the vanilla and caramel notes an aged expression would carry. It's a fit for drinkers who want mezcal's traditional pit-smoked character in its purest, unaged form.

How to drink Bala Mezcal Joven

Sip it neat in a small copita to take in the smoke and agave character directly, the traditional way mezcal is served in Oaxaca. It also makes a smoky substitute for tequila in a Paloma if you want the citrus and salt to carry the pit-smoke through.

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