{"product_id":"la-luna-espadincillo-mezcal-750ml","title":"La Luna Espadincillo Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Luna Espadincillo Mezcal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a joven mezcal from Michoacán built around Espadincillo — a rare agave native to the state and not to be confused with the ubiquitous Espadín — making it a find for the mezcal drinker who has worked through the usual Oaxacan espadíns and wants something regional and uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled in Etúcuaro, Michoacán at 48.51% ABV (97 proof), it is made entirely from Espadincillo agave by a mezcalero family that has worked the same ground since 1910, now into its fourth generation. Piñas are fire-roasted in a stone-lined earthen horno fueled with estate white oak, hand-milled, naturally fermented in open-air wooden vats, and double distilled in a traditional copper-and-pinewood Tarascan still — Michoacán's regional cousin to the Filipino-style stills brought to the area generations ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, cooked agave and gentle woodsmoke meet fresh mint, cut grass, and a whisper of tanned leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, sweet lemon and tropical fruit ride over earthy agave with restrained, well-balanced smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is smooth and bright, closing on clean agave and a light mineral smoke rather than heavy char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets it apart is the agave and the place: Espadincillo grows in Michoacán's high mountain terroir, and the region's small-batch Tarascan-still tradition yields a lighter, more herbaceous smoke than the Oaxacan mezcals most drinkers know — a genuinely regional expression rather than a scaled-up brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a copita at room temperature, with orange and sal de gusano on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA joven (unaged) mezcal made from rare Espadincillo agave in Etúcuaro, Michoacán.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e48.51% ABV (97 proof), 100% Espadincillo agave, 750mL, double distilled in a copper-and-pinewood Tarascan still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCooked agave, mint, and cut grass on the nose; sweet lemon and tropical fruit with gentle smoke on the palate; a bright, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat in a copita with orange and sal de gusano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt showcases Espadincillo, an agave unique to Michoacán, from a family distilling on the same property since 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"La Luna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50063001092344,"sku":"19256","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/la-luna-espadincillo-mezcal-750ml-keg-n-bottle-5780917.png?v=1785183420","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/la-luna-espadincillo-mezcal-750ml","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}