Distiller Notes
The Espadín Clay Pot Mezcal was Los Siete Misterios' first product. After learning from Maestros Mezcaleros across Mexico, they crafted the most traditional production process. They noticed distillates in Sola de Vega had a sweeter and spicier feature compared to other villages, so it was decided to produce their own Mezcal there and explored the concept “from seed to the bottle.” Los Siete Misterios Espadín Mezcal displays rich minerality with notes of avocado leaf, fresh herbs, flowers, and citrus.
Mezcal Joven or “young” is bottled within two months of distillation without barrel aging and will appear clear, like a Vodka or Gin. Longer barrel aging, with the principal aim to soften and round a spirit’s flavor profile, is often most prized by connoisseurs. However, many die-hard Mezcal enthusiasts insist that oak takes away from the purity of the agave flavors—ranging from earthy and smoky to sweet and floral, often in the same Mezcal—and that Mezcal Joven is the best expression.