Gracias a Dios Mezcal Espadín
Gracias a Dios Mezcal Espadín is a 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL joven (unaged) mezcal — 100% espadín agave, double-distilled in the family's own palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, the town nicknamed the "World Capital of Mezcal" — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
This is the flagship expression of Gracias a Dios — "Thank God" — a 100% authentic, Mexican-owned company founded by Pablo Lopez, Enrique Jimenez, Xaime Niembro, and maestro mezcalero Oscar Hernandez, carrying five generations of mezcal tradition. The recipe is old-school Oaxacan: espadín agave cultivated for eight years, roasted in a conical earth oven for the signature smokiness, fermented 10–12 days in pine-wood tubs, and double-distilled in a copper alembic — bottled unaged so nothing hides the agave. The brand's importer cites awards at the New York International Spirits Competition (May 2024) and the John Barleycorn Awards (June 2024). It is family and palenque-owned — no celebrity money, no industrial shortcuts.
Tasting notes (importer tech sheet and trade consensus): clear in the glass; subtle notes of lemon tree leaves and peels, lemongrass, and herbaceous cooked agave over hints of minerality; caramel and spice on the mid-palate with rich acidity and a medium body; a lingering finish sprinkled with anise, ginger, and caramel.
Why buy: The benchmark expression of the brand — a proper 45% ABV unaged espadín that drinks like mezcal should: smoky, herbal, and agave-forward. Sip it neat as an aperitif, shake it into a Mezcal Margarita or Mezcal Negroni, or pair it with mole and bold, spicy dishes. Explore more Gracias a Dios, browse more mezcal, or stock your bar with more cocktail spirits at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What is the ABV of Gracias a Dios Mezcal Espadin?
A: 45% ABV (90 proof), in a 750mL bottle — bottled at full traditional strength.
Q: Is Gracias a Dios Mezcal Espadin aged?
A: No — it is a joven (unaged) mezcal, double-distilled in a copper alembic and bottled without oak aging so the roasted espadín agave character shines through.
Q: Is Gracias a Dios a celebrity mezcal?
A: No — it is a 100% authentic, Mexican-owned company founded by Pablo Lopez, Enrique Jimenez, Xaime Niembro, and maestro mezcalero Oscar Hernandez, with five generations of mezcal-making behind it.
Q: Where is Gracias a Dios mezcal made?
A: In the family's own palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — nicknamed the "World Capital of Mezcal." Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.