Buen Bicho Mezcal
Buen Bicho Mezcal is an Espadín Joven Mezcal Artesanal from San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Made at Espíritu Corsa's third-generation palenque (est. 2010, NOM-O138X), 6–7 year-old Espadín is pit-roasted, tahona-crushed, open-air fermented with local wild yeast, and single-distilled in copper pot stills native to the Ejutla region — 100% natural, no pesticides, no additives. Designed as an entry-friendly mezcal: roasted agave, citrus, warm smoke, tropical fruit, and fresh herbs with a clean, peppery-warm finish. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadín (6–7 year-old plants)
- Production: Pit roast, tahona crush, open-air wild-yeast fermentation, single copper-pot distillation — artisanal, additive-free
- Origin: San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca — Espíritu Corsa palenque, NOM-O138X
The Friendly First Mezcal
"Buen bicho" honors the persistence of the worker ants at the palenque — and the spirit is built in that spirit: an easy-drinking, single-distilled Espadín made to welcome newcomers to mezcal. One of three Espíritu Corsa lines (with Espíritu Lauro and Santa Pedrera), it's the approachable face of traditional Oaxacan craft. Explore Buen Bicho and the mezcal collection.
Tasting Notes
Roasted agave, citrus, and warm smoke on the nose with tropical fruit and fresh herbs; the palate shows roasted-agave sweetness and green fruit, finishing medium-long and warm with lingering smoke, mineral fade, and clean peppery spice — with hints of jalapeño heat on some pours.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita for the full traditional experience, or as the gentlest possible introduction to mezcal for a curious whiskey or tequila drinker. Works beautifully in a smoky Paloma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agave is Buen Bicho made from?
100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia), harvested at 6–7 years old in Oaxaca.
Is Buen Bicho good for mezcal beginners?
Yes — it's marketed as an entry-friendly mezcal: single-distilled, 40% ABV, and balanced rather than aggressively smoky.
What does "Buen Bicho" mean?
It translates roughly to "good bug" — the name honors the persistence and strength of the worker ants at the Oaxacan palenque.
Start your mezcal journey — order Buen Bicho Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.