Mezcal Vago
Mezcal Vago
Tasting Notes
Mezcal Vago Elote
ABOUT
At Vago, they believe in walking away from the beaten path, losing themselves in the hills, and searching out the extraordinary. As corn and agave are the essence of rural Mexico, Elote celebrates the importance of both to their heritage, culture and daily life. The adding of another ingredient before final distillation is typical of a traditional celebration mezcal. Unique to the family, Elote is their celebration mezcal.
METHOD
Mezcaleros: Temo & Mateo García
Agave: Espadín
TASTE & AROMA
Rich, Cooked Sugar, Honey, Tree Nuts, Mango, Pineapple, Ash, Toasted Grain, Nut Oil, Toasted Corn
RECOMMENDED SERVES
Enjoy neat
Mezcal Vago Espadin by Emigdio Jarquin
ABOUT
This mezcal is crafted in the rich, fertile Miahuatlán valley, remotely located a 2.5 hours’ drive south of Oaxaca City at 4,970 ft elevation. A wonderful expression of a saline and mineral-driven style that has become one of the most highly awarded mezcals in history
METHOD
Mezcaleros: Emigdio Jarquín Ramirez
Agave: Espadín, Cultivated, 8 – 12 Years Old
TASTE & AROMA
Rich, Cooked Sugar, Honey, Pineapple, Ash, Citrus Pulp, White Garden Flower, Mint, Granite, Salt Air
RECOMMENDED SERVES
Enjoy neat
Mezcal Vago Espadin by Joel Barriga
ABOUT
Joel Barriga produces his mezcal on a remote oasis atop a high arid plateau in The Sierra Sur. Don Joel takes a slightly deeper distillation cut, producing a rich profile and one of the brightest, fruit-forward mezcals in Vago’s lineup.
METHOD
Mezcaleros: Joel Barriga Aragón
Agave: Espadín Cultivated, 8 – 10 Years Old
TASTE & AROMA
Honey, Caramel, Mango, Grilled Pineapple, Caramelized Banana, Ash, Lime Pulp, Mint, Thyme, Lemon Peel
RECOMMENDED SERVES
Enjoy neat
Mezcal Vago Elote ABOUT At Vago, they believe in walking away from the beaten path, losing themselves in the hills, and searching out the extraordinary. As corn and agave are the essence of rural Mexico, Elote celebrates the importance of both to... more
Description
Mezcal Vago is a collection of some of the finest traditional mezcals on the market, made by multi generational producers, artists in their own right. Both artisanal and ancestral, Vago provides one of the most diverse assortments of mezcal available, representative of four producer styles, and a multitude of agave varietals, both cultivated and wild. Each of our unique mezcals is naturally made in a traditional palenque with no additives. On the front label of each of our bottles, all the information is there about who made it, what pueblo, what agave, details in the process, size of batch and more. We aim to empower both the master craftsmen with a celebration of his art, and also the consumer by giving them the knowledge they need to find a great mezcal. All of our mezcals are joven (young) and clear, exactly as our mezcaleros have been crafting them for generation... less
Mezcal Vago is a collection of some of the finest traditional mezcals on the market, made by multi generational producers, artists in their own right. Both artisanal and ancestral, Vago provides one of the most diverse assortments of mezcal... more