Yuu Baal Reposado Espadin Mezcal
Yuu Baal Reposado Espadin Mezcal is a 100% Espadín reposado from San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca, rested 6 months in American white oak and bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Made by maestro mezcalero Isaias Martinez Juan for Grupo Yuu Baal — a 100% Mexican social enterprise and cooperative of producers across San Juan del Rio, San Luis del Rio, Tiacolula, and Miahuatlan — the complete cycle from planting through distillation is manual, traditional, and additive-free (NOM 072X). Six months of oak turns Espadín's smoke toward caramel: pale golden-yellow and full-bodied, with a nose of banana and bubble gum touched with smoke, a smooth suave palate of light caramel, and notes of spice, citrus, and oak. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave Angustifolia)
- Aging: 6 months in American white oak (reposado)
- Production: Fully manual cycle, traditional pit-roast/tahona/copper distillation, no additives
- Origin: San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca — Maestro Isaias Martinez Juan, NOM 072X
- Brand: Grupo Yuu Baal, S.A. de C.V. (est. 2012, producer cooperative)
A Cooperative's Reposado
Yuu Baal isn't one distillery — it's a collective of Oaxacan producers pooling their craft under one label, and the Reposado Espadín is its gentle ambassador: six months in American white oak softens Espadín's edges into banana, caramel, and spice without burying the smoke. For mezcal drinkers who want wood without whiskey's weight. Explore Yuu Baal and more mezcal.
Tasting Notes
Pale golden-yellow and full-bodied. The nose shows slight banana and bubble gum with a hint of smoke; the palate is smooth and suave with light caramel, spice, citrus, and oak notes, finishing smooth.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita to catch the banana-and-caramel oak interplay. Also a superb upgrade in any cocktail that calls for reposado tequila — try a mezcal Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Yuu Baal Reposado aged?
Six months in American white oak barrels.
What is the ABV of Yuu Baal Reposado Espadin?
45% ABV (90 proof) in the US 750mL bottle; EU 0.7L bottles are 40%.
Who makes Yuu Baal mezcal?
Grupo Yuu Baal, a 100% Mexican social enterprise — a cooperative of producers in San Juan del Rio, San Luis del Rio, Tiacolula, and Miahuatlan, Oaxaca. This reposado is made by maestro mezcalero Isaias Martinez Juan.
Smooth oak meets wild agave — buy Yuu Baal Reposado Espadin Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.