{"product_id":"bozal-ensamble-mezcal","title":"Bozal Espadin - Barril - Mexicano Ensamble Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003eBozal Espadin - Barril - Mexicano Ensamble Mezcal is an artisanal joven mezcal that brings together cultivated Espadín with wild Barril and Mexicano agaves. The blend balances the orchard-fruit sweetness of Espadín with the herbal, earthy depth of the wild agaves. Aromas and flavors move through pear, green apple, citrus zest, green pepper, and warm spice, with a measured thread of smoke and a mineral finish. Bottled at 47% ABV, it comes in Bozal’s distinctive rustic ceramic bottle, inspired by traditional terracotta mezcal cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Artesanal; Ensamble Joven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín (Agave angustifolia), Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha), and Barril (Agave karwinskii). Blend percentages are not disclosed. Espadín is cultivated; Mexicano and Barril are wild agaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agave hearts are roasted in earthen pit ovens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cooked agave is crushed with a horse-turned stone tahona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-air fermentation with naturally occurring yeast; no artificial yeast is used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-distilled in copper pot stills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven, or unaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOM:\u003c\/strong\u003e O472X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bozal Mezcal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maguey Spirits; Maguey Imports is its U.S. distribution arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distillers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onofre Ortiz and Marcelino Ortiz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensory Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with pear and green apple, joined by wet earth, wild herbs, and a subtle trace of smoke. On the palate, ripe orchard fruit and cooked agave meet lime zest, stone fruit, green pepper, and allspice. The texture is rounded and gently viscous, with mineral notes and a warm, lingering finish. The wild agaves give the blend an earthy, herbaceous edge that keeps its fruit and smoke in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Gold, 92 points, Agavos Awards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2023:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 points, \u003cem\u003eThe Tasting Panel\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2017:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 points, \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2016:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 points, \u003cem\u003eThe Tasting Panel\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2016:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three stars, Recommended, \u003cem\u003eThe Spirit Journal\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer’s Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBozal takes its name from a Spanish word meaning “wild” or “untamed,” a reference to the traditional wild agaves used in many of its mezcals. This ensamble draws on agaves from Miahuatlán and Etla, combining the familiar fruit of cultivated Espadín with two wild varieties. Its ceramic bottle echoes the terracotta cups used for serving mezcal, giving the packaging a distinctive handmade character. Maguey Spirits acquired the Bozal brand in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat at room temperature in a copita or small tasting glass, allowing the aromas to open before sipping. Its fruit, smoke, and herbal character pairs well with grilled seafood, roasted vegetables, or mole. For a simple accompaniment, try orange slices and a little sal de gusano. It also works in spirit-forward cocktails where its peppery, mineral notes can stand alongside citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":67603776503863,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Bozal_Espadin_-_Barril_-_Mexicano_Ensamble_Mezcal_Oaxaca_Mexico.png?v=1792830287","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/bozal-ensamble-mezcal","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}