Marca Negra Espadín Mezcal

Modern, smooth and boldly expressive, Marca Negra Espadín is a small-batch artisanal mezcal with real power and poise. Fresh aromas of ripe fruit and sweet agave open to roasted fruit, dark chocolate and a lift of citrus. Despite its higher proof, the palate is velvety and balanced, finishing clean, long and delicious—made for serious sipping and standout gifting.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Bright, ripe fruit and fresh agave on the nose with gentle smoke. The palate delivers roasted fruits, sweet agave and a thread of cocoa and citrus, carried on a silky texture. A precise, lingering finish stays clean and mineral with measured heat that never overwhelms.

Key Details

• Distillery: Marca Negra (Ejutla, Oaxaca)
• Type: Joven Mezcal (Unaged)
• Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
• ABV: 51.5%
• Volume: 700ml
• Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
• Other: Vegan-Friendly, Kosher, Organic, Gluten-Free
• Signature Serve: Neat or on the rocks

Cocktail Pairings

A Smoky Margarita puts its ripe agave and clean smoke center stage, while a grapefruit-bright Mezcal Paloma feels crisp and refreshing. For a spirit-forward classic, the Oaxacan Old Fashioned brings polished depth. Lively, fruit-led serves like the Rising Sun and Smokey Arroyo add citrus lift, and a zesty Mezcal Mule layers ginger sparkle over that refined heat.

Craftsmanship & Story

Marca Negra Espadín honours traditional mezcaleros and the legacy of the late maestro Basilio Pacheco. Mature Espadín agaves (8–10 years) are earth-roasted in conical stone pits, tahona-milled, naturally fermented in wooden vats, and double-distilled—an ancestral approach that captures agave purity and regional character. Bottled in small lots with an agave-forward profile, it showcases Oaxaca’s artisanal heart without compromise.

Special Features

Higher-proof elegance at 51.5% ABV that drinks remarkably smooth; meticulous, small-batch production preserving terroir; a balanced fruit-smoke-mineral spectrum that excels neat yet elevates premium cocktails—crafted for collectors, connoisseurs and confident gifting.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated by top competitions and reviewers for clarity, balance and craft:

• Platinum (95/100) – TAG Spirits Awards (2024)
• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2018)
• Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2012)
• 93/100 – Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2018)
• 92/100 – Distiller (editorial score)
• Bronze – New York International Spirits Competition (2014)

These honours underscore its status as a refined, high-proof Espadín that rewards both sipping and collecting.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Bold yet impeccably polished—pour neat for a meditative sip or spotlight it in elevated classics. A distinctive choice for milestones, tastings and luxury agave gifts.

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