Matasanta Espadin Ancestral is a mezcal made the way mezcal was meant to be made: with ancestral methods that predate modern certification, honoring the raw, unfiltered soul of the agave. Each batch is a direct line to generations of Oaxacan tradition, untouched by industrial shortcuts.

Crafted from Espadin agave using ancestral-style production, this mezcal is made in clay pots over open fire, a technique that imparts a distinctly rustic, mineral-driven character you simply cannot replicate with copper or stainless steel. The Espadin agave, the backbone of Oaxacan mezcal culture, is roasted in earthen pits before fermentation with wild, ambient yeast, letting the land itself shape the spirit.

• Nose: Roasted agave, woodsmoke, and earth, with subtle hints of dried fruit and wild herbs
• Palate: Smoky and vegetal with layers of clay minerality, cooked agave sweetness, and a bright citrus undercurrent
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering smoke, minerals, and a dry herbal fade

Matasanta Espadin Ancestral holds its own in a Mezcal Negroni or an Oaxacan Old Fashioned, lending depth and smoke that elevate both cocktails. Its bold character also makes it a natural partner for a simple highball with grapefruit soda and a salted rim.

Best enjoyed neat or on a large ice cube to let the aromas fully open. Matasanta Espadin Ancestral Mezcal is produced from Espadin agave using traditional ancestral clay pot distillation, rooted in the mezcal-producing traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico.