Morro Mezcal Ensamble Espadin & Tepeztate
Morro Mezcal Ensamble Espadin & Tepeztate is the wild-side companion to Morro's classic Espadín — an ensamble of estate-grown Espadín and wild Tepeztate agave, distilled to 44% ABV (88 proof) in this 750mL bottle with no water added. The cultivated Espadín brings its earthy backbone while the wild Tepeztate adds floral, almost alpine lift — one palenque, two agaves, zero dilution. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 88 proof (44% ABV) — 750mL
- Class: Mezcal Artesanal, ensamble (unaged)
- Agave: Espadín (cultivated, estate-grown) + wild Tepeztate
- Origin: Single palenque, El Gramal, Yautepec, Oaxaca
- Production: mesquite/quebracho earthen-oven cook, axe and wood-chipper grind, open-air pine-vat fermentation with spring water, double-distilled in 350L copper stills, distilled to proof
Why an Ensamble
Tepeztate is one of mezcal's most sought-after wild agaves — slow-growing and prized for the vivid, floral character it lends. Here it's woven into the same production chain as Morro's Espadín: conical earthen-oven cooking, hand axe-and-chipper grinding, natural fermentation in pine vats, and two runs through small copper stills. The result is a joven ensamble that reads earthy and wild at once. See more from Morro Mezcal or compare it against the brand's Morro Mezcal Espadin.
Tasting Notes
Buttery pistachio and a fresh cucumber note over earthy Espadín depth, wild floral Tepeztate character lifting the mid-palate, and a long, bone-dry finish (retailer-tasted profile).
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita — this is a sipping mezcal first. The wild agave aromatics are the whole point, so keep it out of smoky cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ensamble mezcal?
An ensamble blends two or more agave varieties before or during distillation — here, cultivated Espadín with wild Tepeztate — as opposed to a single-agave (ancestral/silvestre) or blended-after-distillation mezcal.
What does Tepeztate taste like?
Wild Tepeztate is known for floral, almost perfumed aromatics with a dry, mineral edge — it gives this ensamble its lift against the Espadín's earthiness.
Is it aged?
No — an unaged joven ensamble, bottled after double distillation.
Two agaves, one remarkable bottle — pick up the Morro Ensamble online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.