Los Vecinos del Campo Espadín Mezcal

Product Description

Los Vecinos del Campo Espadín Mezcal: An Artisanal Oaxacan Joven with Spice, Pineapple, and Ginger

Los Vecinos del Campo means “Neighbors of the Field,” and it’s a mezcal made by a group of neighbors. This Espadín is produced in the Valles Centrales region of Oaxaca by a collective of ten master mezcaleros, part of a partnership between Sazerac and the Casa San Matías co-op. The brand honors the centuries-old distilling traditions of Oaxaca and the families who have made mezcal for generations. It’s an artisanal joven mezcal made entirely from espadín agave and bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof).

It has earned real recognition for its price. F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal gave it 5 stars, and the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge scored it 94 points with a Great Value award. It’s one of the most popular entry-level mezcals, and a good bottle for cocktails and for first-time mezcal drinkers.

How Los Vecinos Espadín Is Made

The agave is grown locally and harvested by hand. The piñas are roasted in an earthen pit, crushed with a stone molino (tahona), and fermented naturally in wooden vats for about 7 days in warm weather or 12 to 15 days in cold weather. The mezcal is double-distilled in copper pot stills and bottled unaged, as a joven, at 90 proof. The brand’s tapestry-designed bottle is part of its look.

Tasting Notes

Notes combine the brand’s importer description and critic reviews.

Appearance: Clear and colorless.

Aroma: Powerful baked pineapple and pineapple juice, with an earthy core, and some smoke.

Palate: Spice up front, quickly moving to roasted tropical fruits, tender young ginger, and green bell peppers. Zippy citrus peel and a clean, mineral edge.

Finish: Smoky and grassy, with a dry finish and a bittersweet note.

Food Pairings

The spice, smoke, and tropical fruit pair well with tacos, grilled meats, chorizo, and mole. It also goes with ceviche, guacamole, and mango salsa, and with Oaxacan cheese and grilled pineapple.

Serving Suggestions

At 45% ABV, it’s easy to sip neat in a copita with an orange slice, but it shines in cocktails: a Mezcal Margarita, a Mezcal Negroni, a Paloma, or a Oaxacan Old Fashioned. The brand’s strong flavor holds up to citrus, agave, and bitters. For a simple Saladito, shake 2 oz of mezcal with 3/4 oz honey syrup and 3/4 oz lime, and garnish with cayenne and sea salt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it smoky? Moderately. It has smoke and earth, with a lot of fruit and spice.

What proof is it? 90 proof (45% ABV).

What agave is it made from? 100% espadín.

Is it aged? No. It’s a joven, bottled unaged.

Where is it made? The Valles Centrales region of Oaxaca, by a collective of ten master mezcaleros.

What does “Los Vecinos del Campo” mean? “Neighbors of the Field.”

Is it good for cocktails? Yes. It’s a favorite for margaritas, negronis, and palomas.

Is it a good first mezcal? Yes. It’s widely recommended for newcomers.

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