Wild Common Ensamble Mezcal
Wild Common Ensamble Mezcal is a 92 proof (46% ABV), 750mL additive-free joven mezcal blending Espadín and Tobalá agaves, made by fourth-generation maestro mezcalero Joel Velasco in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca. Earthen-pit roasting, tahona crushing, natural fermentation in pine vats, and double distillation in small pot stills keep the production traditional — and the certified additive-free label means nothing but agave and water made it into the bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: Ensamble of Espadín and Tobalá
- Class: Joven (unaged), certified additive-free
- Producer: Maestro Joel Velasco, San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca
- Process: earthen-pit roast, tahona crush, pine-vat fermentation, double pot-distilled
Two Agaves, One Oaxacan Ensemble
Wild Common was founded by Andy Bardon — athlete, National Geographic photographer, former mountain guide — out of Wilson, Wyoming, on a mission of transparent, additive-free, sustainable spirits made with mezcalero families. The Ensamble pairs the two classic Oaxacan agaves: Espadín brings green citrus, fresh herbs, roasted agave, and gentle smoke, while Tobalá adds warm butter, floral notes, and a softer sweetness. Retailer notes describe a finish of pepper, earth, sweet smoke, and minerality. Browse more mezcal and explore the Wild Common collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Green citrus, fresh herbs, and roasted agave with a thread of smoke (retailer-sourced).
Palate: Espadín's citrus and coconut layered with Tobalá's warm butter and floral sweetness.
Finish: Pepper, earth, sweet smoke, and minerality.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat in a copita or small tumbler to follow the two agaves separately. It makes a serious mezcal Old Fashioned with a single orange coin, or a Naked and Famous where the smoke trades lines with the herbal liqueur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "ensamble" mean in mezcal?
An ensamble is a blend of two or more agave species distilled together — here, Espadín and Tobalá.
Is Wild Common Ensamble additive-free?
Yes — it is certified additive-free: only agave and water, nothing added.
What proof is Wild Common Ensamble Mezcal?
92 proof (46% ABV).
Who makes Wild Common mezcal?
Fourth-generation maestro mezcalero Joel Velasco in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca, in partnership with Wild Common's founder Andy Bardon.
Espadín meets Tobalá in a certified-clean Oaxacan joven — order Wild Common Ensamble Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.