El Chapu Linero Espadin Elote Mezcal
El Chapu Linero Espadin Elote Mezcal is Oaxaca's sweet-corn experiment in a bottle: a 94-proof (47% ABV), 750mL mezcal from 100% Espadín agave distilled with roasted sweet corn — "elote" — by the Linero family of mezcaleros. Pit-roasted agave and roasted corn are crushed with a horse-drawn tahona and double-distilled in copper pot stills, and the corn lends a delightful sweetness to the agave's earthy smoke. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% (94 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: joven mezcal — Espadín distilled with roasted sweet corn (corn-infused; not pechuga-style)
- Production: pit-roasted agave; horse-drawn tahona; double-distilled in copper pot stills
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico — produced by the Linero family (master mezcalero El Chapu Linero)
Corn Meets Agave
Elote — roasted sweet corn — is Mexico's great street food, and here it goes into the still with the agave: roasted corn distilled alongside pit-roasted Espadín hearts, a combination that softens mezcal's smoke with genuine sweetness. It is not a pechuga — no animal protein is involved — just corn and agave, tahona-crushed and copper-distilled by the Linero family. For mezcal drinkers who find high-proof mezcal too fierce, this is the approachable door in.
Tasting Notes
Rich roasted agave layered with sweet corn notes and earthy smokiness. The aroma shows smoke, roasted corn, herbs and light spice; the palate is smooth with a warm, smoky, slightly sweet finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat at 94 proof — the corn sweetness makes it friendlier than its proof suggests — or with a single cube. It mixes beautifully into a smoky Margarita or Oaxacan Old Fashioned. Pair with elote (naturally), grilled meats, or mole.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Elote" mean?
Sweet corn — roasted corn is distilled with the Espadín agave, adding sweetness.
Is this a pechuga mezcal?
No — it is corn-infused, not pechuga-style; no animal protein is involved.
What is "Linero"?
The mezcalero family name — produced by the Linero family in Oaxaca (retailers present "El Chapu Linero" as the master mezcalero).
How strong is it?
47% ABV (94 proof).
Discover more El Chapu and our full mezcal collection. Corn-infused mezcals this distinctive are few and far between — order El Chapu Linero Espadin Elote online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.