Claridad Mezcal Espadín

Product Description

Claridad Mezcal Espadín: Fifth-Generation Mezcal from Miahuatlán, Oaxaca

Claridad means “clarity,” and this mezcal lives up to the name. It’s the flagship Espadín from Onofre Ortíz Ortíz, a fifth-generation agave farmer and mezcalero in Bramaderos, Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, whose approach is rooted in patience, instinct, and inherited knowledge. It’s made from 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia), and bottled as a joven (unaged) at 45.5% ABV (91 proof). The brand, founded by Francisca D’Acosta and Ofer Levy, set out to offer clear, exemplary mezcal that rewards ancestral methods.

Importer notes describe it as dry, herbaceous, and floral, with a touch of tropical fruit, and reviewers praise it as an affordable Espadín that works well neat and in cocktails.

How It’s Made

• Agave: 100% Espadín (A. angustifolia), hand-harvested
• Cooking: Three days in an oak-fired conical stone oven
• Milling: A combination of axe, machete, and a small mechanical grinder
• Fermentation: Cypress wood tanks (tinas), with ambient yeast and well water
• Distillation: Twice in an alembic copper pot still
• Style: Joven, 45.5% ABV (91 proof)

Tasting Notes

From the importer’s tasting note and reviewers.

Nose: Mild aromas of soft clay, burnt cinnamon, subtle tropical fruit, fresh herbs, and green banana.

Palate: Surprisingly bold, with fresh notes of jasmine, parsnip and yam, coriander, and yellow flowers, with a hint of char. Reviewers add light citrus, medium smoke, pepper, and stone fruit.

Finish: Clean and dry, with a touch of salinity.

Food Pairings

The herbal, floral, and earthy notes pair well with tacos, grilled vegetables, and ceviche. It also goes with roasted pork, mole, oysters, and fresh fruit with chili and lime, and with sal de gusano.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a copita with an orange slice and a pinch of salt, or use it in a mezcal Old Fashioned (one reviewer says it kills in one), a Mezcal Margarita, or a Paloma. At this proof, it holds up in cocktails.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 91 proof (45.5% ABV).

Is it aged? No. It’s a joven.

Who makes it? Onofre Ortíz Ortíz, a fifth-generation mezcalero in Miahuatlán, Oaxaca.

What agave is it made from? 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia).

How is it made? Oak-fired stone oven, cypress tina fermentation, and twice-distilled in copper.

Is it smoky? Lightly. Reviewers note medium smoke with herbs and florals.

Is it good in cocktails? Yes, in an Old Fashioned or margarita.

Is it a good gift? Yes, for mezcal fans and curious newcomers.

Explore More

Looking for more? Try the Alipús San Andrés Espadín for a comparison, or browse our Mezcal collection for more bottles.

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