Ilegal Joven Mezcal, 70clBy Winebuyers

Ilegal Joven - 70cl | Spirits | 70cL. 1 x 70cl. Mezcal is often characterised as the lawless cousin of Tequila, but it's a legally regulated spirit found in various parts of Mexico, most famously in the southern state of Oaxaca. It's made using various types of agave, unlike Tequila which is a monoculture of blue agave. Mezcal is traditionally baked in underground earth ovens, imparting distinctive aromas. Techniques and flavours vary among small mezcal producers. Like Tequila, mezcal can be unaged (joven or young), or aged in wood for months or years. Most often consumed neat in Mexico, mezcal is now finding a place on many cocktail lists across the US and Europe. This mezcal started out as a way for the company founder to supply his bar in Antigua Guatemala, and is now a thriving business.