Mezcal Union - El Viejo Mezcal (750ml)
Price: $49.99
| Producer | Mezcal Union |
| Country | Mexico |
| Region | Oaxaca |
| Style | Mezcal |
| Sku | 1-102002 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 45.00% |
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Mezcal Union El Viejo Mezcal is a distinguished spirit that embodies the collaborative ethos of its brand. "El Viejo," meaning "the old man" in Spanish, is a tribute to the elder statesman from Oaxaca who inspired the founders with a vision of unity within the world of mezcal. This spirit represents a commitment to preserving traditional methods through partnership with various communities across Oaxaca, empowering local maestros mezcaleros and agave farmers.
This joven, or un-aged, mezcal is crafted from a careful selection of both Espadin agave, harvested at 6 to 8 years (elsewhere noted as 8 to 14 years), and the highly regarded Tobala agave. The agave is traditionally cooked with oak and mesquite wood, a process that imparts subtle smoky nuances to the final spirit.
Mezcal Union El Viejo reveals inviting aromas of raw agave complemented by a hint of warm cinnamon. The palate offers a unique and intriguing profile with notes of tejocote, a fruit native to Mexico, along with a distinct minerality reminiscent of stone, and a rich, buttery texture. The aftertaste lingers with a delicate touch of pink pepper and a hint of cocoa, adding a layer of complexity to this well-crafted mezcal. With its robust flavor profile, El Viejo is ideally enjoyed neat, allowing its intricate character to fully express itself, or as a foundational element in spirit-forward cocktails.
