description El Buho Espadin Overview
El Buho Espadín is an unaged, joven mezcal produced in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is distilled from 100% Espadín agave, the most commonly cultivated agave varietal used in mezcal production due to its relatively fast maturation. The production process involves cooking the agave in earthen pits, mashing it, and distilling the liquid in copper stills to create a spirit with a characteristic smoky flavor profile.
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What agave is used in El Buho Espadin?
El Buho Espadin is made from 100% Agave Angustifolia, the cultivated Espadin variety. The brand sources it from Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, and lists the mezcal at 45% ABV.
How is El Buho Espadin produced?
The agave is cooked for about 7 days in a stone oven, fermented for 10 days in pine vats with wild yeast, and crushed with a horse-drawn tahona. It is distilled twice in copper stills and is not aged.
What does El Buho Espadin taste like?
The brand lists caramel, red apple, and salt on the palate, with roasted agave and coffee in the finish. Its aroma is described as light roast and vanilla, and the joven spirit is crystal clear.
Is El Buho Espadin aged, and can it be used in cocktails?
It is unaged, so it is a joven mezcal rather than an anejo expression. El Buho recommends drinking it neat or using the 45% ABV spirit as a cocktail base.
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