{"title":"Ensamble mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo or more agaves cooked and distilled together. Layered, savory and long — the mezcalero’s blend, not the blender’s.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-luna-mezcal-chino-manso-sahuayo-ensamble-joven-artesanal","title":"La Luna Mezcal Ensamble Chino + Manso Sahuayo","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Luna brings Chino and Manso Sahuayo together in this artisanal ensamble. Its roots lie in Jiquilpan and Sahuayo, where Manso Sahuayo is also known as Cenizo. That local name refers to the gray-green color of the agave's leaves. The blend brings the two agaves into one mezcal, drawing on the cultivation and mezcal-making traditions of these communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe cherry and sandalwood introduce the nose. Citrus adds brightness, with a small note of bubblegum alongside it. Cacao leads the palate before toasted marshmallow brings a softer sweetness. White pepper supplies a gentle edge. Light smoke runs through the flavors without obscuring the cacao or the sweet notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe a small measure neat in a copita or a short glass with a wide rim. Sip slowly, returning to the aromas between tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Luna","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426192740670,"sku":"981927 SG","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/la-luna-mezcal-chino-manso-sahuayo-ensamble-joven-artesanal-cutout.png?v=1790271294"},{"product_id":"la-luna-mezcal-maguey-ensamble","title":"La Luna Mezcal Ensamble Bruto Manso Sahuayo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Bruto and cultivated Manso Sahuayo are the two agaves behind this La Luna ensamble. Made in Michoacán in small batches, it follows traditional production methods. The pairing gives each plant a role: Bruto brings earth and mineral character, while Manso Sahuayo contributes a sweeter, fruit-led layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWet earth, fresh herbs and vegetal aromas meet a little smoke on the nose. Citrus zest and dried fruit add contrast. The palate moves through green apple, roasted agave and pepper, with smoked wood and caramelized sugar beneath. Earthiness remains present throughout. The finish lasts, carrying warmth, smoke and sweet agave with a slight bitter edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink neat from a copita or small tasting glass. Fresh orange or grapefruit with sal de gusano offers another way to explore the earthy and fruity notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Luna","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426192773438,"sku":"538522 SG","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/la-luna-mezcal-maguey-ensamble-cutout.png?v=1790271297"},{"product_id":"mezcal-vago-ensamble-en-barro","title":"Vago Mezcal Ensamble Destilado En Barro By Tio Rey","description":"\u003cp\u003eTio Rey makes this small-batch Vago ensamble in Oaxaca, combining wild and cultivated agaves. Distillation takes place in clay pots, the barro named on the bottle. The agave blend varies between batches, and the flavors shift with it. That variation is part of the mezcal's identity and the maker's traditional approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose suggests wet soil. Dried stone fruit brings a measured sweetness to the palate, offset by a little salt. Aged cheese adds a savory note in the middle of the sip. The finish begins with molasses and honey, then moves toward wet grass. Earth, fruit and savory flavors each have room to register.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour a small measure neat into a copita. Spend a moment with the aromas before sipping, and follow the finish as the sweeter notes turn green.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vago","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426192937278,"sku":"550187 SG","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/mezcal-vago-ensamble-en-barro-cutout.png?v=1790271321"},{"product_id":"agua-magica-mezcal-joven","title":"Agua Magica Mezcal Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eEspadín and Tobalá meet in Agua Magica's joven mezcal. Both agaves come from San Juan del Río in Oaxaca, Mexico. The ensamble brings the two varieties together in a clear mezcal with a crisp, smooth character. The agave pairing and its place of origin are the starting points for this pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooked maguey opens the nose, with light smoke, ripe banana and almond close behind. The palate brings mineral and herbal freshness alongside the cooked agave. Caramel, banana and almond add sweetness and depth, while mango supplies another tropical note. The liquid moves between fresh herbal elements and richer fruit flavors without losing its maguey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour neat into a copita or mezcal glass and take small sips. A slightly chilled pour is another way to explore the same liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agua Magica","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426196083006,"sku":"599380 SG","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/agua-magica-mezcal-joven-cutout.png?v=1790271000"},{"product_id":"montelobos-mezcal-artesanal-joven-ensamble","title":"Montelobos Mezcal Artesanal Joven Ensamble","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Puebla, the Alva family works with Montelobos founder Iván Saldaña to make this Joven Ensamble. The family brings more than 15 years of agave cultivation experience. The mezcal combines Cupreata, Espadín and tails from Montelobos Tobalá. Those three elements form the basis of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarthy and herbal aromas lead, followed by wildflowers and a little spice. Gentle smoke adds another layer to the nose. The palate opens with cooked-agave sweetness before moving toward earthy and vegetal flavors. Herbal and floral details sit alongside the smoke, which remains measured throughout the taste. The combination keeps sweetness, earth and green notes in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a traditional mezcal glass. Take small sips and leave time to follow the different agave elements as the flavors develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montelobos","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426199425342,"sku":"964416 SG","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/montelobos-mezcal-artesanal-joven-ensamble-cutout.png?v=1790271329"},{"product_id":"ojo-de-tigre-mezcal-artesanal-joven","title":"Ojo De Tigre Mezcal Artesanal Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eEspadín and Tobalá are the two agaves behind Ojo De Tigre Mezcal Artesanal Joven. The producer combines them in a mezcal that balances fruit, agave sweetness and restrained smoke. Bottled at 42% ABV, it has a clear appearance and a smooth character that carries the two-agave combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen apple and citrus lead the nose. Cooked agave adds an earthy, lightly herbal note, with caramel and smoked cocoa underneath. Crisp apple returns on the palate, joined by tangy citrus. Cooked agave gives depth to the fruit flavors. A gentle caramel sweetness and smoked cocoa develop as the sip continues, with smoke remaining a supporting element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a copita or traditional mezcal glass. For a cocktail, try a Mezcal Sour to explore another side of the liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ojo De Tigre Artesanal Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426199982398,"sku":"975372 SG","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/ojo-de-tigre-mezcal-artesanal-joven-cutout.png?v=1790271341"},{"product_id":"vago-mezcal-ensamble-by-emigdio-jarquin","title":"Vago Mezcal Ensamble By Emigdio Jarquin","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Miahuatlán in Oaxaca, Emigdio Jarquín Ramírez makes this ensamble for Vago. His ensambles joined the range in 2018. They bring together characteristics found in his single-varietal releases, offering another way to explore his work with agave and distillation. The focus remains on the maker and the interplay of those different agave characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoasted agave and earth lead the aromas. Herbal undertones follow, with a light trace of smoke. Cooked agave brings sweetness to the palate, where earthy and herbal flavors remain distinct. The smoke is restrained. It adds another layer alongside the agave rather than dominating the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour neat into a copita or traditional mezcal glass. Take time between sips to follow the cooked agave, herbs and earth. It can also serve as the base for a mezcal cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vago","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426200342846,"sku":"550180 SG","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/vago-mezcal-ensamble-by-emigdio-jarquin-cutout.png?v=1790271369"},{"product_id":"the-producer-ensamble-mezcal","title":"Producer Mezcal Ensamble (Espadin+Cuishe)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaestro mezcalero Celestino Sernas makes The Producer's Espadín and Cuishe ensamble in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca. His batches are approximately 1,500 liters. The mezcal is handcrafted, bringing these two agaves together within a small-batch practice. Sernas is the maker behind the liquid, and Santiago Matatlan is the place that grounds his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarthy smoke carries the aroma of oak wood from the traditional horno. On the palate, orange and lime bring citrus brightness. Jalapeño adds a green pepper note and mild heat. White pepper contributes a finer, delicate spice. Citrus, smoke and the two pepper notes give several distinct elements to follow through each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a traditional copita. Let each sip rest briefly on the palate. For cocktails, try a Mezcal Margarita or Mezcal Negroni to work with the citrus, smoke and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Producer","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426206044478,"sku":"431337 eRNDC","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/the-producer-ensamble-mezcal-cutout.png?v=1790271521"},{"product_id":"madre-mezcal-ancestral-ensamble","title":"Madre Mezcal Ancestral Ensamble","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe García family's distilling history in Oaxaca informs Madre Ancestral Ensamble. Espadín and Cuishe agaves are distilled in clay pots fitted with a tube made from a hollowed quiote. The method recalls Don Lencho, Silverio García's father, who used these tubes in the 1960s and 1970s. Madre returns to that family practice here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEspadín contributes an earthy foundation, while Cuishe brings herbal and vegetal notes. Subtle smoke and a little minerality add further detail. A nuanced sweetness accompanies those flavors and lingers on the palate. Earth, herbs, and sweetness remain distinct parts of the same sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a copita or mezcal glass and give it time to breathe. Offer an orange slice or chili salt alongside. For a cocktail, use agave syrup, fresh lime juice, and bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madre Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426231996734,"sku":"9752047 BKTU","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/madre-mezcal-ancestral-ensamble-cutout.png?v=1790270958"},{"product_id":"bozal-mezcal-ensamble","title":"Bozal Mezcal Ensamble","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree agaves meet in Bozal Ensamble: Espadin, Barril, and Mexicano. Each contributes a different part of the mezcal's character. Espadin supplies earthy aromas. Barril brings citrus and flowers, while Mexicano adds herbaceous and earthy flavors. The blend gives the makers several distinct elements to bring together, resulting in a light, easy-sipping mezcal with a lingering close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWet earth opens the aromatic picture, joined by citrus, floral notes, and hints of green pepper. Rich smoke appears through the middle of the palate. Herbaceous and earthy flavors add depth, carrying into a complex, long-lasting finish. The contrast between its light character and persistent finish is worth following over a few slow sips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy neat in a mezcal glass at room temperature. In cocktails, give the citrus and floral notes space to lead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3 Badge Mixology","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426241466686,"sku":"9705215 BKTU","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/bozal-mezcal-ensamble-cutout.png?v=1790270760"},{"product_id":"los-vecinos-del-campo-ensamble-no-1-mezcal","title":"Los Vecinos Del Campo Ensamble No. 1 Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eOaxaca's mezcal-making families and their shared traditions inform Los Vecinos Del Campo Ensamble No. 1. The name means Neighbors of the Field. This blend brings different agaves together, reflecting the collective knowledge passed between generations. It places community and the practice of mezcal distillation at the center of the producer's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarthy agave leads the nose, with smoke and a little citrus zest. The palate is full-bodied, carrying agave sweetness alongside subtle smoke. Herbal and fruity notes add layers through the middle of the sip. The finish is smooth, with warmth that lingers after the fruit and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a traditional copita to follow the blend's different details. For cocktails, try a Mezcal Margarita or Mezcal Negroni, keeping the agave and smoke in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Los Vecinos","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":54426246218046,"sku":"323642BW SIP","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/files\/los-vecinos-del-campo-ensamble-no-1-mezcal-liquor-geeks.png?v=1788992300"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/8103\/4814\/collections\/los-vecinos-del-campo-ensamble-no-1-mezcal-liquor-geeks.png?v=1789509411","url":"https:\/\/agavevault.com\/collections\/ensamble.oembed","provider":"Agave Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}