Espiritu Lauro Anejo Mezcal
Espiritu Lauro Anejo Mezcal is the aged crown of the house ensamble — the same 70% Espadín / 30% Karwinskii blend as the joven, rested 14 months in American white oak and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle. From San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca, it keeps the palenque's smoky signature while the oak adds amber color, silky texture, and a complex fruity bouquet. The rare bottle where mezcal's wild side and barrel polish meet halfway. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof); Size: 750mL; Class: Añejo
- Agave: Ensamble — 70% Espadín + 30% Karwinskii (San Martín)
- Aging: 14 months in American white oak barrels
- Production: Artesanal — pit-roasted, tahona crush, wild-yeast fermentation, copper pot stills
- Origin: San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca — producer ESPÍRITU CORSA, S.A. de C.V.
Fourteen Months of Patience
Most mezcal never sees a barrel — the añejo category is mezcal's quiet luxury. Espíritu Lauro takes its award-winning joven ensamble and gives it 14 months in American white oak, long enough to turn the spirit amber and silky without sanding off the smoke. It's the bottle for the whiskey drinker crossing over, or the mezcal lover ready for the deep end. Explore the Espíritu Lauro range and more mezcal.
Tasting Notes
Bright amber in the glass with a silky texture; a complex, fruity bouquet over persistent smoky notes. On the palate it's smooth and refined — caramel and dried fruit from the oak — but never loses the distinct smoky backbone of the ensamble.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn or copita, the way you'd pour a fine añejo tequila. It also makes a remarkable Oaxacan Old Fashioned — the 14 months of oak mean it plays beautifully with bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Espiritu Lauro Anejo aged?
Fourteen months in American white oak barrels — the majority position across distributor, retailer, and review sources.
What agaves are in Espiritu Lauro Anejo?
The same 70/30 Espadín–Karwinskii ensamble as the house joven, aged from that unaged spirit.
Is anejo mezcal common?
Relatively rare — most mezcal is sold unaged (joven) or briefly rested (reposado). Añejo expressions like this one, at 14 months, are the exception and drink closer to aged whiskey.
For mezcal with barrel-aged soul, order Espiritu Lauro Anejo Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.