Ilegal Joven Mezcal
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Ilegal Joven Mezcal

Ilegal Mezcal750 ml40% ABV

Unbelievably balanced mezcal with a touch of smoke

A beautifully balanced mezcal that offers a delicate, approachable introduction to the category without sacrificing depth. It delivers a perfect harmony of earthy sweetness and light smoke, making it exceptionally versatile.

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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Nosing glassCopita
Cocktail Party
Gifting
Casual Sipping
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Food pairings

Traditional
Oaxacan mole negro chicken or grilled pork tacos
Vegetarian
Grilled portobello mushroom fajitas with charred peppers
Cheese
Smoky aged Provolone or sharp Cotija cheese
Also good withTacosGrilled MeatsCharred Vegetables

A cocktail to make with it

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

  • 1.5 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 0.5 oz Ilegal Joven Mezcal
  • 1 barspoon Agave Nectar
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Flame-orange peel for garnish

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until chilled. Strain over a large ice cube into a double rocks glass and garnish with a flamed orange peel.

Serve in a copita

The story behind it

The maker

Ilegal Mezcal was founded by John Rexer in 2006, originating as a house spirit smuggled into his legendary bar, Café No Sé, in Antigua, Guatemala. The brand's rebellious spirit and focus on quality artisanal production made it one of the first globally recognized premium mezcals.

How it is made

Handcrafted in small batches in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, by fourth-generation mezcaleros using traditional artisanal methods. The espadín agave is roasted in conical earthen pits, crushed by a horse-drawn tahona wheel, and double-distilled in small copper pot stills.

From Oaxaca, Mexico

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