Cat Mezcal Joven
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Ilegal Mezcal Joven
Mezcal Joven
Ilegal Mezcal // Oaxaca, Mexico
Founded by John Rexer, Ilegal takes its name from his early days smuggling mezcal from Oaxaca to his bar, Café No Sé, in Antigua, Guatemala in the early 2000s. What began as an under-the-radar supply for a small crowd of regulars eventually became a legitimate import and, in 2006, a brand.
Certified artisanal by the CRM, Ilegal Joven is made in Oaxaca from 100% Espadín agave with no artificial colors, yeasts, flavors, or additives, bottled unaged at 80 proof. (SRP $45.
Founded by John Rexer, Ilegal takes its name from his early days smuggling mezcal from Oaxaca to his bar, Café No Sé, in Antigua, Guatemala in the early 2000s. What began as an under-the-radar supply for a small crowd of regulars eventually became a legitimate import and, in 2006, a brand. Certified artisanal by the CRM, Ilegal Joven is made in Oaxaca from 100% Espadín agave with no artificial colors, yeasts, flavors, or additives, bottled unaged at 80 proof. (SRP $45.99)
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Mezcal JovenA spirit distilled from one or more different varieties of agave. Can only be produced in designated areas within 9 different Mexican states. Must be bottled in México. This is unaged or aged in stainless steel or plastic containers before bottling.
Tasting Notes
"This mezcal truly tastes of the earth and sun, with strong vegetal notes of green bell pepper, chili pepper, sweet pepper flavors set against sunnier tropical fruits like pineapple, grapefruit and blood orange. The smoke is deep and almost peaty tasting, like a cigar. A gentle burn guides it out into the finish. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
82