Mezcal Joven 70cl - Ilegal

Ilegal

Format: 70 cl

-17%


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Producer Ilegal
Type Mezcal
Aromatic profile Smoky, herbaceous, earthy notes
Ingredients Espadín agave
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Aging Joven, unaged
Distillation method Distillation in copper still or traditional
Number of distillations 2
Variety Espadín agave
Color Transparent
Consumption Neat, with lime and salt
Mezcal Joven 70cl - Ilegal represents the pure essence of a handcrafted distillate emblematic of Mexican tradition, produced in the Oaxaca region, the historic heart of mezcal production. This young mezcal, made exclusively from espadín agave, is distilled using ancestral methods that preserve its authentic identity and rustic character.

On the nose, it releases intense scents of smoke, sweet smoke, aromatic herbs, and mineral nuances that evoke the volcanic soil from which it originates. On the palate, it is enveloping and complex, with notes of caramel, black pepper, and slightly toasted touches, typical of slow cooking in stone ovens. The finish is long and warm, leaving a suggestion of primordial genuineness.

It pairs perfectly with traditional Mexican dishes, such as tacos al pastor or grilled meats, but is also extraordinary when sipped neat, to fully appreciate its craftsmanship and ancestral charm.
Brand

Ilegal Mezcal

Brand

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Ilegal Mezcal.

Ilegal Mezcal is an artisanal mezcal brand born around the Café No Sé bar in Antigua (Guatemala) and developed in collaboration with master mezcaleros from Santiago Matatlán (Oaxaca, Mexico). The core range includes Joven, Reposado and Añejo, all produced from 100% Espadín agave and distilled in small batches.
artisanal mezcal Espadín mezcal spirits - agave
Country Mexico
Region Oaxaca
Founded 2006

Distillation

Double distillation in small batches, as declared by the brand.

Ageing

Joven: unaged; Reposado: barrel ageing (approx. 6 months) in American oak with medium char; Añejo: longer ageing (approx. 13 months) in a combination of new and used American oak barrels, according to official indications.

Raw materials

Agave Espadín (100%)

Representative products

Mezcal Joven 750ml - Ilegal Mezcal Reposado 750ml - Ilegal Mezcal Añejo 750ml - Ilegal

Official Awards

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