Distiller Notes
This is a mezcal with zero smoke. The mezcaleros at Zignum steam their agave pinas vs. smoking them. This allows the true essence of the Espadín to shine. Made from 100% Espadín agave Zignum Joven Mezcal has intense brightness and transparency with flashes of silver. On the nose it has delicate hints of citrus fruits and sweet green agave. This is an incredibly soft and smooth mezcal.
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.