El Chapu Linero Espadin Mezcal
El Chapu Linero Espadin Mezcal is a 45% ABV (90 proof) unaged mezcal in a 750mL bottle — 100% cultivated Espadín agave from Oaxaca, Mexico, pit-roasted, tahona-crushed, and double-distilled in copper pot stills, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof) — marketplace-listed; not the 96 proof of the wild-agave El Chapu expressions
- Size: 750mL
- Age: joven (unaged)
- Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia) — cultivated, not wild
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico (retailer-corroborated; official brand site not found — bottle read pending)
- Production: pit-roasted agave, horse-drawn tahona crush, double-distilled in copper pot stills (retailer/distributor copy — confirm on bottle label)
The Everyday Espadin of the Wild-Agave Line
El Chapu Linero's wild-agave expressions (Tepezte, Jabali, Cuishe) run at 96 proof; the Espadin is the line's approachable sibling — 100% cultivated Espadín at 90 proof, made the traditional way with an underground pit roast, a horse-drawn tahona, and double distillation in copper. Cultivated Espadín is the workhorse agave of mezcal, reliable and flavorful where the wild varieties are rare and brooding. Browse our mezcal shelf, see the full El Chapu Linero range, or compare other Oaxacan joven mezcals.
Tasting Notes
Expect the classic Espadín profile: roasted agave and gentle smoke over cooked fruit and sweet earth, with a clean, warm finish. A pure, unadorned read on traditional Oaxacan production.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita for the full traditional read, or on the rocks. At 90 proof it is also a natural upgrade for a mezcal margarita — quality smoke without the wild-agave price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Espadín?
Espadín (Agave angustifolia) is the most widely cultivated agave for mezcal — the reliable, flavorful foundation of most bottles, as opposed to slow-growing wild agaves like Tepeztate or Cuishe.
How is this different from the other El Chapu Linero mezcals?
The Tepezte, Jabali, and Cuishe expressions are wild agaves bottled at 96 proof; the Espadin is cultivated agave at 90 proof — more approachable and more affordable.
Is it the same as the "Espadin Elote"?
No — the Elote is a separate El Chapu expression distilled with roasted sweet corn at 94 proof. This bottle is straight 100% Espadín agave.
Traditional Oaxacan craft at a friendlier proof — grab El Chapu Linero Espadin Mezcal at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.