Corte Vetusto Mezcal Espadin Barrell Bourbon Not every vintage draws unanimous

Not every vintage draws unanimous praise — Wine Spectator found the 2022 a bit more muddled — but the overall track record spans more than 40 years of consistent quality

Perfectly suited for savoring neat or as the base for classic whiskey cocktails

promising a pleasant and approachable whisky experience

Fermented for one to three weeks for maximum ester development — 156 g/hL — then finished in ex-Ferrand Cognac casks

and more contemplative

Corte Vetusto Mezcal Espadin Barrell Bourbon Not every vintage draws unanimousAwarded Gold Outstanding & Mezcal Trophy at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2017 Made from mature Espadin (A. angustifolia) Joven (un aged) Cooked in a conical earth oven with mesquite wood for 4 days Milled with a volcanic Tahona Natural fermentation Double distilled in small 250L copper pot stills Distilled to proof Small batch