Espiritu Lauro Reposado Mezcal
Espiritu Lauro Reposado Mezcal is an ensamble mezcal from San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle. It blends 70% Espadín with 30% Karwinskii (San Martín) agave — the Karwinskii maturing 15 to 17 years in the Oaxacan hills — then rests 3 to 4 months in re-charred American white oak barrels. The result keeps the joven's wild brightness and adds caramel, vanilla, and a smoky-sweet depth. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof); Size: 750mL
- Agave: Ensamble — 70% Espadín (6–9 years) + 30% Karwinskii / San Martín (15–17 years)
- Aging: 3–4 months in re-charred, scraped American white oak (used whiskey barrels)
- Production: Artesanal — pit-roasted, Chilean tahona crush, open-air wild-yeast fermentation, copper pot stills
- Origin: San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca — producer ESPÍRITU CORSA, S.A. de C.V.
Three Generations in Amatengo
Espíritu Lauro is made at the family's own palenque in San Agustín Amatengo, acquired in 2010 and operating for three generations — the same palenque behind the Santa Pedrera and Buen Bicho labels. The house style is a two-agave ensamble: workhorse Espadín for brightness and body, plus slow-grown Karwinskii for wild, savory depth. A short rest in re-charred oak rounds the reposado without taming it. Explore the Espíritu Lauro range and more mezcal.
Tasting Notes
Per credible reviews: creamier and richer than the joven, with deep caramel and vanilla from the oak, tropical fruit binding it together, and a finish of sweet smoked meat, warm spice, and a refreshing spearmint lift. Straw-gold in the glass, strong and complex with a smoky nuance.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita — the oak influence is delicate enough that chilling would flatten it. It also makes a superb "oaxacan old fashioned" with a touch of agave nectar and chocolate bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agaves are in Espiritu Lauro Reposado?
A 70/30 ensamble of Espadín and Karwinskii (San Martín) — the Karwinskii takes 15 to 17 years to mature, giving the blend its wild, savory depth.
How long is Espiritu Lauro Reposado aged?
Three to four months in re-charred, scraped American white oak barrels — enough to add caramel and vanilla without muting the agave character.
Where is Espiritu Lauro made?
At the family's own palenque in San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca, by producer ESPÍRITU CORSA, S.A. de C.V.
For a reposado with real wild character, order Espiritu Lauro Reposado Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.