El Cristiano Mezcal Joven
El Cristiano Mezcal Joven is an 88-proof (44% ABV), 750mL additive-free joven mezcal from San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca — made from mature Espadin agave grown over five years and produced the traditional way. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
The agave hearts are slow-roasted in wood-fired earthen pits, crushed, and fermented with wild yeast in open pine tanks before double distillation in copper pot stills. Nothing is added — no sweeteners, no coloring, no flavorings — so the bottle is a direct line to the Oaxacan highlands: smoke, earth, and cooked agave. El Cristiano is a small producer built on that traditional process, and the 44% bottling strength keeps the flavor full rather than diluted.
Tasting profile: roasted agave and wood smoke on the nose; cooked agave, citrus peel, and warm earth on the palate; a long, gently smoky finish. Browse the El Cristiano brand collection, more mezcal, and the full spirits collection.
Serving note: sip neat at room temperature, or build a smoky Mezcal Margarita with fresh lime and agave nectar.
What does "joven" mean in mezcal? Unaged — joven mezcal is bottled right after distillation, showcasing the pure agave and production character.
Is El Cristiano additive-free? Yes — it is made with no added sweeteners, colors, or flavorings.
What agave is it made from? Espadin, grown to maturity over about five years in Oaxaca.
What is the ABV? 44% ABV (88 proof), bottled at full traditional strength.