Topanito Mezcal Espadin Blanco Fullproof Mexico 70 cl 52%

Some mezcals get diluted after distillation. This one doesn't. It goes straight from the copper alembic to the bottle, carrying the full power the agave gave it.

Expert Description

Topanito Mezcal Espadín Blanco Cask Strength is a 100% Espadín Mexican Mezcal Artesanal bottled at 52%.

Unlike whisky, mezcal is typically not aged in wooden casks, so the strength here refers to the mezcal being bottled directly at distillation strength without being diluted to the more common level - not to barrel ageing. It is the stronger of Topanito's two Espadín mezcals, created by the German spirits house Perola, which founded Topanito in 2011. Production takes place with the mezcaleros at the Amantes de lo Ajeno distillery in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, where Espadín agaves of at least seven years of age are hand-harvested, roasted in coal-filled earthen pits and crushed on a traditional stone mill called a tahona, before fermenting and being double distilled in copper alembic stills.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasted agave and smoke at high intensity, joined by rosemary, grilled peppers and a touch of pastry.

Palate

Rich and spicy with chilli and rosemary, noticeably more intense than the 40% expression, yet built on the same roasted agave core.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky, with a tingling peppery sensation.

Specifications

Name: Topanito Mezcal Espadín Blanco Cask Strength
Distillery: Topanito
Region/Country: Oaxaca, Mexico
Type: 100% Espadín Mexican Mezcal Artesanal
ABV: 52%
Size: 70 CL
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, but also works in bold mezcal cocktails.

Flavour Profile

Roasted Agave · Rosemary · Chilli · Smoke

Did You Know?

Did you know that Topanito Mezcal Espadín Blanco Cask Strength is bottled straight at distillation strength with no added water, giving you the agave's full, undiluted intensity?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Topanito Mezcal Espadín Blanco Cask Strength

What does the higher strength mean for this mezcal?

It means the mezcal is bottled straight at distillation strength without dilution - mezcal is not usually aged in wooden casks like whisky.

What is the difference between this and Topanito's 40% mezcal?

Both are made from the same Espadín agave at the same distillery, but this expression is undiluted, making it stronger and more intense in both aroma and taste.

How is Topanito Mezcal Espadín Blanco Cask Strength best enjoyed?

It can be enjoyed neat, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the aromas, or used in bold mezcal cocktails.

Which glass suits mezcal?

A small copita or a tulip-shaped glass brings out the aromas best.

Who is behind Topanito?

The brand was founded in 2011 by the German spirits house Perola, with the aim of making authentic agave spirits accessible to more people.

Where is the mezcal produced?

It is made by mezcaleros at the Amantes de lo Ajeno distillery in San Dionisio Ocotepec in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

Is Topanito Mezcal Espadín Blanco Cask Strength aged?

No, it is a Blanco mezcal bottled unaged shortly after distillation.