montelobos espadin 750 ml — Mezcal (Oaxacan, Mexico • 43.2% • 750 ml)

Montelobos Espadin is crafted in small batches, using traditional methods that include roasting the agave in earthen pits, which imparts a complex smoky flavor characteristic of high-quality mezcal. The spirit is then distilled in copper pots.

• Nose: smoky agave, toasted herbs, citrusy lime zest
• Palate: ripe pineapple, candied orange peel, sweet agave core
• Finish: velvety smoke, warm vanilla, light black pepper

Try it in a Montelobos Margarita:

• 2 oz Montelobos Espadin
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz agave syrup
• Salt for rimming

Rim a glass with salt, combine Montelobos Espadin, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into the glass,...