Description
Ilegal Mezcal Añejo
Añejo Mezcal | 40% ABV (80 Proof) | 750 mL
Process & Profile
Ilegal Mezcal Añejo is made from 100% Espadín agave, roasted in underground pits and fermented in open vats. After double distillation, it’s aged for roughly 13 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels—some new, some medium-char. The oak integration smooths the agave character, creating a rounded and rich mezcal suited for those exploring aged agave spirits.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet agave, maple, clove, bitter orange peel, light smokePalate: Dark chocolate, vanilla, caramel, honeyed agave, subtle campfire smokeFinish: Gentle warmth with lingering oak, cocoa, toast, and faint smoke
What Makes It Special
Crafted from 100% Espadín agave in Oaxaca
Aged for 13 months in mixed American & French oak barrels
Rich and approachable, often described as velvety and smooth
Bridges traditional aged mezcal and scotch/cognac-style sipping spirits
Won “Best Aged Mezcal” honors at Tequila.net awards
How to Enjoy
Serve neat or with a single ice cube in a copita or Glencairn glass. It’s also a refined alternative in cocktails like a Mezcal Old Fashioned or Ranch Water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the proof?80 proof (40% ABV).
How long is it aged?Typically around 13 months in oak.
Is this 100% agave?Yes—made entirely from Espadín agave.
Is it very smoky?It has mild smoke—balanced by sweetness and oak.
Is it suitable for newcomers?Yes—smoother and less fiery than joven or reposado mezcals.
Can it be used in cocktails?Absolutely—adds depth to agave-forward cocktails like Oaxacan Old Fashioned.
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