Rayu Joven Espadin Mezcal
Rayu Joven Espadin Mezcal is a 44% ABV (88 proof) joven mezcal in a 1L bottle, made from 100% Espadín agave by producer Isaías Martínez Juan in San Juan del Río, Tlacolula, Oaxaca (NOM-072X). The agave is cooked in an underground conical oven, crushed by horse-drawn tahona, naturally fermented in pine-wood vats, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 44% (88 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Agave: 100% Espadín (A. angustifolia) — 8-year growth
- Type: Joven (unaged) mezcal
- Distillery: NOM-072X — Isaías Martínez Juan, San Juan del Río, Tlacolula, Oaxaca
- Production: Underground conical oven, horse-drawn tahona, natural fermentation in pine-wood vats, double-distilled in copper
A Full Liter of Lightning
Rayu is Yuu Baal's sub-brand — "rayo," the lightning bolt of Zapotec legend — and the Joven Espadín is its workhorse: a full liter of classic Espadín character from Isaías Martínez Juan's San Juan del Río palenque, made the fully artisanal way from earth-oven cook to second copper distillation. Explore more Rayu and the mezcal collection.
Tasting Notes
Per distiller notes: a clear, crystalline mezcal with pleasing cooked-agave aromatics — banana, mango, pineapple, and a touch of caramel on the nose; a palate of cooked agave, spice, fruit, and light smokiness with aromatic herbs (rosemary, mint, peppers, violets); an earthy, citrus-fruity finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat for the full aromatic picture, or as a premium 1L cocktail bottle — the liter format and 88 proof make it a natural mezcal-margarita upgrade without the premium markup per ounce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Rayu Joven Espadin?
It is bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) in a 1L bottle.
Where is Rayu Espadin made?
At NOM-072X in San Juan del Río, Tlacolula, Oaxaca, by producer Isaías Martínez Juan, using horse-drawn tahona and copper pot stills.
What size is the Rayu Joven Espadin bottle?
The standard current bottling is 1L — double the typical 750mL mezcal format.
A liter of artisan Espadín — Rayu Joven Espadin Mezcal is ready to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.