Lejana Y Sola Mezcal Artesanal
Lejana Y Sola Mezcal Artesanal is bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 750ml bottle — a Joven ensamble (blend) of Espadin and rare wild Cuishe agaves, made the ancient artisanal way at a family palenque in San Martin Lachila, Oaxaca, with no electricity. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750ml
- Age: Joven (unaged)
- Agave: Ensamble of Espadin (Agave angustifolia) + wild Cuishe (Agave karwinskii)
- Producer: Maestro Mezcalero Silvestre Cruz Fabian, family-owned palenque, San Martin Lachila, Oaxaca
- Method: Roasted over oak in a stone-lined fire pit; horse-drawn tahona; fermented in wooden tanks; double distilled in a copper alambique
- Recognition: 95 points, VinePair (2021); VinePair Top 50 Spirits of 2021; Drinkhacker Top 10 Tequilas & Mezcals of 2021
A Mezcal Named for a Horseman's Song
Lejana y Sola — "distant and alone" — takes its name from Federico Garcia Lorca's "Cancion del Jinete," a poem about a lone horseman riding through the mountains, and the mezcal in the bottle is built to match the romance. The Cuishe agave grows wild on the communal lands of Lachila, a mountainous corner of Oaxaca; at the family palenque of maestro mezcalero Silvestre Cruz Fabian, the agaves are roasted over oak in a stone-lined fire pit, crushed by a horse-drawn tahona, fermented in wooden tanks, and double distilled in a copper alambique — the ancient artisanal method, with no electricity anywhere in the process. Blending Espadin's brightness with wild Cuishe's earthy, spicy character makes this one of the most interesting mezcals on the shelf. Explore more at the Lejana y Sola brand page.
Tasting Notes
Earthy and spicy with light smoke and sweet agave fruit from the Cuishe, lifted by Espadin's brighter, fruitier character — subtly musky mid-palate with an elegant, lingering finish (95 points, VinePair).
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat in a copita or veladora to catch the Cuishe's wild character, or with a slice of orange and sal de gusano on the side. Keep this one out of cocktails — it is too good to dilute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agave is Lejana y Sola made from? An ensamble (blend) of Espadin and rare wild Cuishe agave, harvested from the communal lands of Lachila, Oaxaca.
How is Lejana y Sola made? The artisanal way: roasted over oak in a stone fire pit, crushed by horse-drawn tahona, fermented in wooden tanks, double distilled in a copper alambique at a family palenque with no electricity.
Is Lejana y Sola mezcal aged? No — it is a Joven (unaged) mezcal, bottled at 42% ABV.
What does Cuishe add to the mezcal? Earthy, spicy, and subtly musky notes with light smoke and sweet agave fruit, per the brand's descriptions.
For a mezcal as wild as its namesake, order Lejana Y Sola online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.