Ilegal Joven Mezcal, 70cl, 40% ABV

Product Information

Handcrafted in small batches by fourth-generation mezcaleros, our Joven, Reposado, and Añejo mezcals are all made with perfectly ripe, sustainable Espadín agave, double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico. Our aged mezcals are rested in a combination of new and used American oak, medium char barrels, a unique and complex taste for those who enjoy sipping spirits. This complex character is nuanced by delicate tones of smoke and hints of liquorice - and a long, silky finish. Some areas of Scotland are charged at a higher rate, including Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland.

The agaves are cooked in an earthen pit lined with river stones and then crushed with a tahona wheel and naturally fermented.The agave is baked in clay ovens and ground with a stone millstone -- all traditional methods in an age of modern ovens and steel mills. Production utilises the traditional pit oven in which the agaves or “piñas” are roasted beneath the earth over volcanic rocks. A31 to AB38, AB40 to AB56, IV1 to IV28, IV30 to IV32, IV36, IV40, IV52 to IV54, IV63, KW1 to KW14, KA27, KA28, PA21 to PA38, PH4 to PH41, PH49, PH50, BT (Northern Ireland). Handcrafted in small batches by fourth-generation mezcaleros, all their mezcals are made with perfectly ripe, sustainable Espadín agave, which is roasted in an earthen pit as is the traditional way.

As the smoke fades, fruity sweetness comes through – more agave and green apple, along with peppery spice, mint and eucalyptus. Luminously golden, each glass of Arette Anejo is steeped in sweetness and smoothness which makes it enjoyable whether youmix it or enjoy it neat. This arrangement is not meant to facilitate any improper furnishing of inducements by any manufacturer, importer, supplier, wholesaler or distributor of mezcal to any retailer of alcoholic beverages or to facilitate any improper exclusionary practices by any alcohol beverage licensee.However, you can also accept or reject further cookies at any time or specify which of these cookies you would like to agree to. Check out our signature mezcal cocktail recipes, and try Ilegal as the base spirit in a Mezcal Margarita, a Mezcal Mule, or your favorite cocktail. The company had a very successful marketing campaign around the phrase “Donald eres un Pendejo” in 2016 for the US election. The mouth feel is extremely smooth, savoury, sweet and smoky characteristics all evolving on the palate with hints of green apple, eucalyptus and pepper.

More fitting of a Soderbergh film, Ilegal's history is full of bandits, river rafts, bribes and disguises.As such we have invested in global protection and take action against every infringement of our rights. Soon, this Mezcal was being carried in the luggage of travellers passing from Guatemala to America and beyond. The process is an art form and the result is always a beautifully balanced spirit with just a kiss of smoke, making it ideal for cocktails or as a sipping spirit.