Yuu Baal Mezcal | Tepeztate

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Mezcal Joven

$89

Yuu Baal Mezcal Tepeztate is a distinctive expression from San Juan del Río, Oaxaca, produced under the direction of mezcalero Isaías Martínez Juan as part of the Yuu Baal community production network. Made exclusively from wild Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), an agave that can take up to 35 years to reach maturity, this mezcal captures the depth and nuance associated with one of Mexico’s most revered wild agaves.

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SKU MX030 Categories Agave, Mezcal, Mezcal Joven Brand: Yuu Baal

Description

Tepeztate’s long life and sparse populations make it a rare ingredient, and its presence in this bottling underscores both the heritage and environmental fragility of the species. Traditional methods are maintained in every stage of production, from pit roasting and hand milling to natural fermentation and double distillation. The result is a mezcal with herbal sweetness, cooked floral aromatics, mineral tension and subtle smoke, leaning more towards nuance than overt spice — a profile that separates Tepeztate from more common agaves.

This expression stands out as both an example of Oaxaca’s wild-agave richness and a reminder of the stewardship required to preserve rare maguey varieties. It’s best enjoyed neat so those wild plant and floral elements can be fully appreciated.

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Weight

1.6 kg