{"product_id":"wahaka-espada-n-mezcal","title":"Wahaka Espadín Mezcal","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Wahaka Espadín Mezcal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        In the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico, Maestro Alberto Morales — a fifth-generation jomezcalero — is hard at work managing his family's five stills. The village of San Dionisio, which the Morales' have called home for nearly 150 years, was founded in 1610 and has sat at the epicenter of mezcal country throughout the spirit's existence. Morales, who uses sustainable farming techniques (Wahaka Mezcal is certified organic by the USDA) and traditional production methods, describes his palenque as \"a place of respect and harmony, where no arguments or even bad words can be uttered.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe Morales' take great pride in the craft of mezcal production, and oversee the entire process from harvest to market. After expert \u003cem\u003ejimadors\u003c\/em\u003e select espadín agave at the peak of ripeness, the Morales' roast them in earthen pits, which gives the mezcal its signature, smoky flavor. The agave is then crushed using a traditional millstone and distilled by Morales himself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMade using 100% agave, Wahaka Joven Espadín has a slightly sweet finish that belies the smoky, charred flavor of the roasted agave. Incredibly approachable, Wahaka Joven Espadín is Morales' signature mezcal, and won the Silver Medal at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the 2011 New York International Spirits Competition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWahaka Joven Espadín is 100% agave, 100% organic and 100% authentic. Always.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPick up a bottle today!                            \u003cdiv class=\"caskers-brand-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Wahaka Mezcal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                                            Wahaka mezcal is produced by an indigenous Zapotec family, who has perfected the art of making mezcal through many generations. The owner Alberto Morales is passionate about preserving the ancient traditions, and their mezcal is handmade using simple tools. Wahaka is uncompromising when it comes to its processes. The company has strict standards for sustainable farming, and holds USDA and Mayacert organic certificates. Each Wahaka Espadín is tended up to eight years by Alberto Morales and his team. They also replant wild agave through the not-for-profit Fundación Agaves Silvestres, so the agaves can be harvested for generations to come. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the harvest, cortadores skillfully carve out the piñas, which are immediately placed in earthen pits lined with rock to cook for up to five days. The process turns the starch in the piña to sugar, and adds the delicate taste of smoke. Once the piñas are cooked and reach a golden caramel color, they are moved to the mill, which is gently pulled by a horse, crushing them to a pulp ready for fermenting. The fermentation takes place in open air oak vats, and, unlike for other distilled spirits where yeast strains are added, fermentation here happens naturally as a result of yeast in the air around the palenque. The spirit is distilled using copper and clay stills, and each batch is tested by Alberto Morales until impurities have been removed. Located in the rural village of San Dionisio Ocotepec in the second poorest state in Mexico, Oaxaca, Wahaka is committed not only to tradition and sustainable farming, but also to its community. They believe they have the responsibility to improve the lives of those they can. The company pays above market wage, and shares the success by helping to provide free healthcare, delivering toys to kids, and sponsoring the high school basketball team.                                        \u003cdiv class=\"brand-link\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/?brand_dropdown=4032\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore all Wahaka Mezcal bottles \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caskers-spirit-type-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Mezcal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezcal is a distilled spirit made from roasted agave plants between two days and two weeks, which gives it a distinct smokey flavor. \u003cbr\u003eWhat \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/whiskey\/scotch\/\"\u003escotch\u003c\/a\u003e is for whisk(e)y, mezcal is for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/tequila\/\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be made from different types of agave in different parts of Mexico, but most of it (60%) comes from the state of Oaxaca. Mezcal offers a large diversity of flavor profiles and ranges between 40 and 55% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/other\/spirits-other-mezcal\/\"\u003eselection of mezcals\u003c\/a\u003e, and find your new favorite in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/top-10-tequila-mezcal\/\"\u003eTop 10 mezcal \u0026amp; tequilas\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/gifts-tequila-mezcal\/\"\u003eThe best gifts for mezcal and tequila drinkers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Caskers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51411681247445,"sku":null,"price":52.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/WH1_1.png?v=1745567274","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/wahaka-espada-n-mezcal","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}