Mezcal Vago El Manantial by Hijos de Barriga (75cl, 43%)

Mezcal Vago El Manantial is a joven mezcal made from 100% Agave Espadín by Joelito and Adán Barriga at Rancho Tapanala in the Sierra Sur mountains of Oaxaca. It is unaged and proofed down with mountain spring water to 43% ABV. The process uses earthen-oven roasting, stone tahona crushing, wooden-vat fermentation and double distillation in copper pot stills fired with natural wood. The profile is bright and fruit-forward, with honey, tropical fruits, caramelized banana, lime pulp, mint and thyme over roasted agave, plus smoke, citrus, earthy minerality and subtle spice, and a long, clean finish.