Xiaman Mezcal Artesanal Tepextate Espadin Blend Oaxaca

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44% ABV• 750mL

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Xiaman Mezcal is a striking union of tradition and artistry, built on a rare 50/50 blend of Tepextate and Espadin agaves that delivers uncommon complexity in every pour.


Crafted in San Tomas de Arriba, Oaxaca using strictly artesanal methods, the agave is crushed beneath a mule-driven tahona, fermented in open wooden vats, and distilled in copper pot stills. The result is a mezcal that honors the slow, labor-intensive craft of Oaxacan production while showcasing the wild, brooding character of Tepextate alongside the richer, more fragrant qualities of mature Espadin. Each hand-painted, frosted blown-glass bottle is crowned with a jaguar-head stopper adorned in chaquira beadwork, handcrafted by Wixarica native artisans under the direction of master artist Maurilio Renteria.


  • Nose: Earthy and aromatic, with herbal complexity from the Tepextate and warm, sweet agave notes carried by the mature Espadin.
  • Palate: A layered balance of wild, mineral-driven agave character and soft, roasted sweetness, with the two varieties playing off each other beautifully.
  • Finish: Long and smoky with a lingering herbal warmth that fades gracefully.

Xiaman shines on its own over a large ice cube, but its depth and smoke make it a compelling choice in a Mezcal Negroni or an Oaxacan Old Fashioned.


Best served neat or lightly chilled to appreciate its full character. Xiaman Mezcal is an artesanal blend of Tepextate and Espadin agave from San Tomas de Arriba, Oaxaca.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Floral notes, honey, slightly fruity and smoky

Palate: Sweet baked apples, peppery heat, light touches of smoke

Finish: Lasting and fruity

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Location: San Tomás de Arriba, Oaxaca
Xiaman is an artisanal mezcal from San Tomás de Arriba, Oaxaca, made by a family that has handed down its craft for five generations. It is a 50/50 ensamble of wild Tepextate and mature Espadín. The roasted agave is crushed by a mule-drawn tahona, fermented in wooden vats and distilled twice in small copper stills. Each frosted, hand-painted bottle is designed by artist Maurilio Rentería and topped with a jaguar-head stopper beaded in chaquira by Wixárika artisans. Batches are small, about 500 bottles each.
Map of Oaxaca, Mexico, with San Tomás de Arriba marked
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San Tomás de Arriba, Oaxaca

Map of Oaxaca, Mexico, with San Tomás de Arriba marked

Santo Tomás de Arriba is a small mountain village of about 550 people in the municipality of San Dionisio Ocotepec, in the Tlacolula district east of Oaxaca City. It sits high, at about 2,140 meters, above the warm river valleys where villages such as Santa Ana del Río make mezcal. This part of the Tlacolula mountains is mezcal country, where cultivated Espadín and wild Tepeztate, which grows on steep rocky slopes, are roasted in earthen pits and distilled in small batches.

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