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A new mezcal or tequila pick every month — chosen by our team. Tasting notes, distillery stories, and exactly what to drink it with.
Current Pick
May 2026 · Featured
Mezcal Vago Elote
Mezcal · Espadín · Sola de Vega, Oaxaca
Style
Espadín
ABV
48%
Region
Sola de Vega
Price
$148
"Toasted corn, sweet smoke, green pepper, salty finish."
Pair with Tuna tostada · Aguachile
The Story
Made by the Méndez family using 12-year espadín agave, slow-roasted in volcanic earth pits. The corn cob (elote) is added during distillation — you taste the toast.
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