Ilegal Mezcal Set of 3 Bottles 375ml

Ilegal Mezcal started as a spirit that was smuggled from Mexico to Guatemala by John Rexer and shared among friends at a tiny bar called Café No Sé. Its (now perfectly legit) Añejo is a 100% agave mezcal. It is double-distilled from espadín agave and aged for 13 months in a combination of American and French oak. Each bottle is hand corked, labeled and numbered.

Ilegal Anejo Mezcal Tasting Notes

Nose: Hints of honey and soft smoke. Agave plants, dried herbs, earthiness and cherries.

Palate: Fresh flowers, orange rind and peppermint oil. Slightly salty and very herbal.

Finish: Earthy, cocoa-like finish.

Mezcal: Ilegal Joven

The only ingredients used to craft this mezcal are 100% wild espadín agave, Oaxacan sun, water and time.

Size: 375mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Distillery: Destileria Tlacolula

Un-aged. Full-bodied agave flavor. Eucalyptus and mineral aromas compliment hints of green apple, fresh citrus, and red chiltepe. Light smoke. Lingering heat. Ideal for cocktails or perfect on its own.

Ilegal Joven Mezcal Tasting Notes

Nose: Notes of sweet agave, eucalyptus and minerals, complimented a light floral note.

Palate: Notes of rich agave are well-balanced with hints of pear, apples and citrus.

Finish: Long finish.

Mezcal: Ilegal Reposado

Aged for 4 months in medium-charred American Oak. Caramelized pear and bitter orange on the nose. Clove, butterscotch, and hints of vanilla on the palate. Velvety throughout. An exceptional drinking mezcal.

Size: 375mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Distillery: Destileria Tlacolula

Ilegal mezcal starts with 100% espadín agave grown in the fields of Tlacolula, Mexico and harvested at nearly 10 years of age. Their piñas are roasted for 5-7 days in an earthen pit lined with river stones then the cooked agaves are crushed using a horse-drawn tahona. After natural fermentation, it is distilled once in stainless-steel alembic stills and then again in copper alembic. The reposado is aged 4 months in American oak.

Ilegal Reposado Mezcal Tasting Notes

Nose: Slightly woody, caramel-like aromas. Baked agave, cassia bark and chilli.

Palate: Butterscotch and caramel. Soft wood smoke, cedar, pipe tobacco and agave. Dried herbs.

Finish: Oaky, woody finish. Cocoa powder and orange rinds.

Distillery Information

Our practices reflect our commitment to sustainability and biodiversity in the Oaxaca region. One hundred percent natural, Ilegal uses no artificial colors, yeasts, flavors, or additives. Just agave, sun, and time. Destileria Tlacolula is located in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico, which is a Mezcal production hub that is home to many different brands and distilleries that distribute both locally and on the international market.

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