Los Vecinos Espadin Mezcal
Los Vecinos Espadin Mezcal is a 45% ABV (90-proof), 750mL artisanal joven mezcal made from 100% Espadín agave in Oaxaca's Valles Centrales. The agave hearts (typically harvested at 7–8 years) are roasted underground in earthen pit ovens, crushed with a stone molino (tahona), naturally fermented in wooden vats, and double distilled in copper pot stills — produced in small batches by a group of 10 master mezcaleros. "Los Vecinos del Campo" means "Neighbors of the Field," honoring centuries-old Oaxacan mezcal traditions. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Unaged joven — Mezcal Artesanal
- Origin: Valles Centrales, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Production: 100% Espadín agave; earthen pit roast; tahona crush; wooden-vat natural fermentation; copper pot double distillation; small batches
Neighbors of the Field
Espadín is the workhorse agave of mezcal — the most widely planted, and the first expression released in the Los Vecinos del Campo line. The process is the old one: pit-roasted agave, stone-crushed, wild-fermented in wood, twice through copper. In the glass it runs spicy up front into tropical fruits, ginger, and roasted peppers, with roasted agave, baked pineapple, earthy minerals, citrus, and gentle smoke on the nose, and a long, savory finish of white pepper and lingering smoke. The trophy case is serious: Best Mezcal and Best in Show at the 2019 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and International Spirits Challenge, 93 points at the 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and 5 stars from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal. Among Los Vecinos agave spirits, the Espadín is the essential first bottle.
Tasting Notes
Spicy up front, moving into tropical fruits, ginger, and roasted peppers. Nose: roasted agave, baked pineapple, earthy minerals, citrus, gentle smoke. Finish: long, savory — white pepper and lingering smoke.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat at room temperature to catch the full pit-roast character — or build a mezcal Negroni or smoky Margarita. A few drops of water open the tropical-fruit side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Los Vecinos del Campo" mean?
"Neighbors of the Field" — a tribute to the Oaxacan mezcaleros and their centuries-old traditions.
What agave is Los Vecinos Espadin made from?
100% Espadín agave, typically harvested at 7–8 years — the most widely used mezcal agave.
What is the ABV of Los Vecinos Espadin Mezcal?
45% ABV (90 proof).
Where can I buy Los Vecinos Espadin Mezcal online?
The 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
Old-Oaxaca tradition in a bottle — pick up Los Vecinos Espadin Mezcal at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.