Mezcal Elote by Hijos de Aquilino 70cl - Vago

Vago

Format: 70 cl

-17%


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Technical information
Producer Vago
Type Mezcal
Aromatic profile Smoky, notes of corn and earth
Ingredients Espadín agave
Format 70 cl
Gradation 50.2%
Type of cask Neutral wood barrels
Aging Short, a few months
Distillation method Copper pot still distillation
Number of distillations 2
Variety Espadín agave
Color Light amber
Consumption Neat, with lime and salt
Mezcal Elote by Hijos de Aquilino 70cl - Vago represents an authentic expression of Mexican traditions, produced in the Vago region, the beating heart of artisanal mezcal. Made from selected wild agaves, this mezcal stands out for its olfactory complexity and the richness of earthy and smoky nuances, the result of skillful distillation and careful handcrafted work. On the nose, notes of toasted corn, aromatic herbs, and a light natural sweetness emerge, suggesting the presence of traditional elements linked to rural culture. The taste is enveloping, with a perfect balance between the unmistakable character of burnt agave wood and a persistent freshness that enhances drinkability, leaving a long and clean aftertaste. Recommended paired with bold-flavored dishes, such as grilled meats or aged cheeses, Mezcal Elote invites you to discover the essence of the Mexican land in every sip.
Brand

Vago

Brand

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Vago.

Vago (Mezcal Vago) is a family-run mezcal brand that produces small-batch releases in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca, working closely with four master mezcaleros. The project emphasizes authenticity, consumer transparency and environmentally sustainable practices.
mezcal from Oaxaca small-batch artisanal mezcal mezcal produced by single maestro mezcalero mezcal single-producer / producer-labeled
Country Mexico
Region Oaxaca

Distillation

Double distillation in copper pot stills (typically refrescadera/refrescadora for some maestros); ancestral expressions use distillation in ollas de barro.

Ageing

Joven (unaged) for most expressions.

Raw materials

agave (e.g. espadín, cuishe, madrecuixe, arroqueño, tobala, jabalí, mexicano) corn (used for the special Elote expression)

Botanicals

toasted corn (specific infusion for the Elote)

Representative products

Mezcal Arrequeno by Emigdio Jarquin 70cl - Vago Mezcal Blak Label Barren by Emigdio Jarquin 70cl - Vago Mezcal Cuishe by Emigdio Jarquin 70cl - Vago Mezcal Elote by Hijos de Aquilino 70cl - Vago Mezcal Ensamble by Emigdio Jarquin 70cl - Vago Mezcal Ensamble en Barro by Salomon Rey 70cl - Vago Mezcal Espadin by Emigdio Jarquin 70cl - Vago Mezcal Madrecuishe by Emigdio Jarquin 70cl - Vago

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage