Our Mezcal Varietals
Espadín Joven
Espadín offers a canvas to compare and contrast the craftsmanship of different mezcaleros, and in this "young" Espadín, maestro Don Bernardo's talents shine through! Smooth and approachable, with a subtle smokiness, this mezcal offers strong, earthy aromas and celebrates the depth of flavor of the sweet Espadín agave.
Agave…………..……Espadín
Agave Age…………..…8 years
Agave Weight…………660 lbs
Batch Volume……..….1,100 L
Proof……….…96 (48% ABV)
Class……….…Joven (unaged)
Category……………Artesanal
Barreno Joven
A wild agave found only in the hills surrounding Miahuatlán, this mezcal brings forward the complex minerality and powerful flavors of the region. The tasting notes of the mature Barreno agave, harvested after 15 years, unfold in a perfect balance of aroma and flavor.
Agave…………..…Barreno
Agave Age………..15+ years
Agave Weight………550 lbs
Batch Volume………..550 L
Proof………100 (50% ABV)
Class………...Joven (unaged)
Category…………..Artesanal
Coyote Joven
A small agave with lots of flavor, this special agave may bring out your inner coyote! Quite aromatic, you may find flavors of plantains and caramel.
Agave………………Coyote
Agave Age……….….8 years
Agave Weight………100 lbs
Batch Volume…….…...80 L
Proof……….94 (47% ABV)
Class………...Joven (unaged)
Category…………..Artesanal
Cuishe Joven
Miahuatlán is colloquially referred to as the ‘Land of the Karwinskii’, and Cuishe is the most common agave karwinskii varietal. Tall and slender, with thin, pale green leaves and black thorns. This mezcal is quite aromatic with tones of coffee and flowering fruits. Sweeter upon taste.
Agave……..Cuishe (Karwinskii)
Agave Age……..…12 - 15 years
Agave Weight…………..200 lbs
Batch Volume……………500 L
Proof……….….94 (47% ABV)
Class……………Joven (unaged)
Category…………..….Artesanal
Madrecuishe Joven
Another agave karwinskii, Madrecuishe is the larger cousin to Cuishe, about twice the weight and significantly wider. This mezcal contains stronger scents of smoke, earthy flavors, and a hint of banana.
Agave……………Madrecuishe
Agave Age………..12 - 15 years
Agave Weight………….400 lbs
Batch Volume……………500 L
Proof…………..96 (48% ABV)
Class……………Joven (unaged)
Category…………..….Artesanal
Handcrafted Small Batch Artisanal Mezcal
Mezcal Production
Each of our mezcals are naturally made and prescribe to the artisanal standards passed down to mezcalero Don Bernardo in his family owned and operated, third generation mezcal palenque.
Sustainably produced in small batches, the organic agave piñas are roasted in a conical pit, crushed with an ox-pulled stone tahona, fermented with the agave fibers in wood vats, and distilled in copper.
Fields of sustainably culitvated Espadín
Conical Pit Oven
A cooked Agave, or ‘piña’
Ox Pulled Tahona Crushes the Cooked Agaves
Fermenting ‘Mosto’ in Traditional Wood Vats
Distilled in Copper
Social Impact
Helping Oaxaca’s Firefighters
Huxal is dedicated to bolstering Oaxaca’s firefighters through donations of vehicles and emergency equipment. To date, the communities in the San Francisco Bay Area have sent more than a dozen fire engines and ambulances to Oaxaca.
The impact has been enormous - within one ambulance alone, over 700 babies have been delivered!
Huxal’s Palenque
Our palenque is located in Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz in the southern valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a renowned mezcal region characterized by its mineral-rich red soil, moderate temperatures, and high elevation.
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