Espina Negra Mezcal Joven Tepeztate (750ml) *

Mezcal made in Oaxaca from the tepeztate agave plant, this unaged spirit from Mezcal Espina Negra carries the raw intensity of freshly distilled agave. The tepeztate is a wild varietal, slower to mature than cultivated cousins, and the producers work with traditional pit-roasting and small-batch distillation to capture the plant's mineral and herbal complexity without the softening influence of wood aging.

Expect bright, earthy character with notes of smoke, stone, and green herbs that reflect both the agave's nature and the mezcal-making process. Joven mezcals like this one are best approached neat or with a single ice cube, letting the spirit's textures and subtle shifts come through with each sip. It's the kind of bottle that rewards curiosity and slow tasting.