Lalocura Espadin Mezcal 500ml
Lalocura Espadín — Eduardo Ángeles
A beautifully traditional Espadín agave spirit from Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, produced by master mezcalero Eduardo Javier Ángeles Carreño of Lalocura.
Made from Espadín (Agave angustifolia), this expression follows the ancestral production methods that define Lalocura. The agave is cooked in a pre-Hispanic-style underground oven, then double distilled in clay pots. The final strength is adjusted using puntas & colas, preserving the spirit’s distinctive character.
Bottled at 48.2% ABV (96.4 proof), this Espadín should show a vibrant balance of roasted agave, citrus, fresh herbs and earthy minerality, followed by touches of green pepper, subtle tropical fruit, gentle smoke and clay. The finish is clean yet persistent, with savory agave, minerals and peppery spice lingering on the palate.
🌵 Agave: Espadín (A. angustifolia)
👨🌾 Producer: Eduardo Javier Ángeles Carreño
📍 Village: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
🔥 Oven: Pre-Hispanic
🏺 Still: Clay Pot
🥃 Distillations: Two
💧 Adjustment: Puntas & Colas
🔥 ABV: 48.2% / 96.4 Proof
🍾 Bottle: #121/166
📅 Lot: Espadín 2024A
This isn’t your everyday Espadín. Lalocura’s clay-pot distillation and traditional Santa Catarina Minas production give it an intensely artisanal, terroir-driven personality—an excellent bottle for anyone wanting to experience Espadín made the old-fashioned way.
Tasting Notes for Lalocura Espadin Mezcal 500ml
Nose —
Aromatic and complex, with cooked agave, fresh herbs, citrus peel, wildflowers, damp earth, and subtle woodsmoke.
Palate —
Rich and expressive, featuring roasted Espadín agave, citrus zest, green herbs, wet stone, earthy minerality, and gentle smoke balanced by a silky texture.
Finish —
Long, smoky, and earthy, with lingering roasted agave, mineral, herbal, and peppery notes.
Colour —
Crystal clear and brilliant with silvery highlights.
