Mezcal Verde Amaras
Mezcal Verde Amaras is an unaged 100% Espadín mezcal in a 750mL bottle — eight-year-old agave from Tlacolula, Oaxaca, produced by ancestral methods and double-distilled in copper, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: genuine three-way conflict across sources (brand copy 40%, retailer spec lines 43.0%, current US 750mL listings 42%) — no ABV printed until the bottle on the shelf is read
- Size: 750mL
- Age: joven (unaged)
- Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia), eight years old at harvest
- Origin: Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico — Amaras Mezcal
- Production: ancestral — slow-roasted in conical stone ovens (pine, oak, pepperwood), crushed with an Egyptian-style mill/tahona, fermented in pinewood vats, double-distilled in copper stills
Tlacolula Espadin, Ancestral All the Way
Amaras builds its Verde the ancestral way in Tlacolula, Oaxaca: eight-year-old Espadín agaves slow-roasted in conical stone ovens fired with pine, oak, and pepperwood, crushed on an Egyptian-style mill, fermented in pinewood vats, and distilled twice in copper. The result balances smoky complexity with a vibrant, approachable character — delicate jasmine and herbal freshness on the nose, bold-yet-smooth smoke, spice, and a touch of caramel sweetness on the palate. Verde is Amaras's standalone cocktail-oriented range — deliberately entry-level and approachable — and it ships with rotating collectible artist-designed labels (the "#NoLabels" identity), so the bottle art may vary. Browse our mezcal shelf, explore Mezcal Amaras, or compare other Oaxacan joven mezcals.
Tasting Notes
Delicate floral jasmine and herbal freshness on the nose over gentle smoke. The palate is bold yet smooth — layers of smoke, spice, and roasted agave with a touch of caramel sweetness — finishing clean with lingering smoke and herbs.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita for the full ancestral read; at 84 proof it also mixes beautifully — a standout in a mezcal margarita or a smoky paloma. Pairs with grilled meats, mole, and aged cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "ancestral" mean for mezcal?
The strictest traditional production category: pit-roasted agave, tahona/mill crush, natural fermentation, and copper (or clay) distillation — no modern shortcuts.
Is this the Artist Series?
No — this is the core Verde expression. The Artist Series 2024 is a separate limited release with collectible artist-designed labels.
What is Espadín?
Espadín (Agave angustifolia) is the most widely cultivated mezcal agave — the reliable, flavorful backbone of the category.
What is the ABV?
Sources genuinely conflict: brand copy says 40%, retailer spec lines say 43%, and current US listings say 42%. The bottle on the shelf will settle it — this listing prints the bottle's figure once confirmed.
Ancestral Oaxacan craft in an approachable bottle — pick up Mezcal Verde Amaras online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.