Ilegal Mezcal Añejo

Añejo Mezcal | 40% ABV (80 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Ilegal Mezcal Añejo is made from 100% Espadín agave, roasted in underground pits and fermented in open vats. After double distillation, it’s aged for roughly 13 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels—some new, some medium-char. The oak integration smooths the agave character, creating a rounded and rich mezcal suited for those exploring aged agave spirits.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet agave, maple, clove, bitter orange peel, light smoke
Palate: Dark chocolate, vanilla, caramel, honeyed agave, subtle campfire smoke
Finish: Gentle warmth with lingering oak, cocoa, toast, and faint smoke

What Makes It Special

• Crafted from 100% Espadín agave in Oaxaca

• Aged for 13 months in mixed American & French oak barrels

• Rich and approachable, often described as velvety and smooth

• Bridges traditional aged mezcal and scotch/cognac-style sipping spirits

• Won “Best Aged Mezcal” honors at Tequila.net awards

How to Enjoy

Serve neat or with a single ice cube in a copita or Glencairn glass. It’s also a refined alternative in cocktails like a Mezcal Old Fashioned or Ranch Water.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the proof?
   80 proof (40% ABV).

2. How long is it aged?
   Typically around 13 months in oak.

3. Is this 100% agave?
   Yes—made entirely from Espadín agave.

4. Is it very smoky?
   It has mild smoke—balanced by sweetness and oak.

5. Is it suitable for newcomers?
   Yes—smoother and less fiery than joven or reposado mezcals.

6. Can it be used in cocktails?
   Absolutely—adds depth to agave-forward cocktails like Oaxacan Old Fashioned.