Mexicat Mezcal Anejo 1 Year
Mexicat Mezcal Anejo 1 Year is an 80-proof (40% ABV) mezcal rested one year in oak barrels — a true añejo-class agave spirit from the Mexicat line crafted by Nestor Espinosa in Mexico. The year in oak rounds the edges of the distillate into what retail listings describe as a delightful spirit with magnificent flavor, approachable neat while keeping the agave character that defines the category. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — Sip Whiskey and Dram Street agree
- Size: 750mL (assumed; not stated on listings found — label check flagged)
- Aging: 1 year in oak barrels (añejo class)
- Origin: Mexico (retailer feed claims Zacatecas — single-source, unverified; brand story is Oaxaca; bottle read flagged)
- Production: crafted by Nestor Espinosa, Mexico
The Young Añejo of the Line
Beside its six-year sibling, the one-year Mexicat is the entry into oak-aged agave: twelve months in barrel is enough to add caramel and softness while leaving the spirit's agave identity front and center. This is the bottle for the drinker curious about añejo mezcal without committing to the deep-oak end of the shelf. Note the label carefully, though — the only published origin and agave claims (Zacatecas; 100% blue agave, which is unusual for mezcal) come from one retail feed's verbatim copy, so we print only what is verified. See the Mexicat range and our mezcal collection.
Tasting Notes
Published tasting notes are thin for this expression — listings describe it generically as "a delightful spirit with a magnificent flavor." Expect a year of oak to bring softened edges and light caramel over an agave-forward base; neat is the recommended first pour.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita to judge the oak influence honestly, or over one large cube. It can also sub into cocktails built for añejo tequila — an añejo old fashioned or a spirit-forward margarita variant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mexicat 1 Year a tequila or a mezcal?
It is a mezcal — the store's type `Mezcal Tequila` follows the house convention for all mezcals.
Where is it made?
Mexico; one retail feed says Zacatecas and names 100% blue agave, but that is single-source and unverified — a bottle read would confirm.
How long is it aged?
One year in oak barrels, which is the añejo class for agave spirits.
An oak-rested entry into the Mexicat line — order Mexicat Mezcal Anejo 1 Year online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.