Wahaka Joven Espadín is very well balanced with notes of smoke, earth, and sweetness. It is meant to transport you to San Dionisio Ocotepec.
About this mezcal
Wahaka Joven Espadín delivers what pure, artisanal mezcal is all about: an experience that awakens the senses with a delicate balance of smoke, earth, and sweetness. A specialty of their maestro mezcalero, Alberto “Beto” Morales, the Joven Espadín instantly transports you to our estate in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, where this Mezcal’s agave is grown, cooked, crushed, fermented, and double-distilled on a palenque that Beto describes as “a place of respect and harmony, where no arguments or even bad words may be uttered.”
Awards:
- 2011 Spirits of Mexico – Silver Medal
- 2011 New York International Spirits Competition – Silver Medal
- 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Silver Medal 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 84 out of 100 – Good
- 2012 International Review of Spirits – Gold Medal – 93 out of 100 – Exceptional
Wahaka Mezcal
Wahaka Mezcal is the result of several childhood friends from Mexico City who turned their passion for Mexico’s oldest distilled spirit into a sustainably produced, community-focused, and internationally recognized brand. In 2010, they set out to find Mexico’s finest mezcal. After months of intensely researching, travelling, and tasting their way through Oaxaca, they found kindred spirits in maestro mezcalero Alberto “Beto” Morales Mendez and his family, who, for five generations, have been perfecting the art of making mezcal in San Dionisio Ocotepec, a tiny village in the Central Valley of Oaxaca. Together they created Wahaka, and with it, a new model for mezcal brands, one that was as committed to making an award-winning product as it was supporting the community from which flourishes. Unlike any other spirit, mezcal is a product of its terroir—and you can taste the Spirit of Oaxaca in every drop of this artisanally crafted, small-batch elixir.
Read more about our visit to the Wahaka Mezcal Palenque.
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Jam
149 reviewsLot: WHK-052, 40% abv
Review #50: Nose is light with lemongrass, lime, and vanilla. The palate follows it with more vanilla, fruit loops, grass, a bit of florals, and then smoke and wet soil on the short finish.
This has so much potential! The 40% abv is really a disappointment. Theres not much of a finish and the flavor falls off quickly. The nose is hard to notice and the palate is just watery. If this has a higher abv I think these flavors could really shine. The citrus, fruit loops, and vanilla taste good, but there’s just no staying power. Very unfortunate how close but how far this is from hitting the mark
Lot: WHK-052, 40% abv
Review #50: Nose is light with lemongrass, lime, and vanilla. The palate follows it with more vanilla, fruit loops, grass, a bit of florals, and then smoke and wet soil on the short finish.
This has so much potential! The 40% abv is really a disappointment. Theres not much of a finish and the flavor falls off quickly. The nose is hard to notice and the palate is just watery. If this has a higher abv I think these flavors could really shine. The citrus, fruit loops, and van
Ranger_Ryan
45 reviewsWKH-049
Leaves the imagination with nothing. No smoke, no flavors, very light and muted on everything. Thin, watery. Vida is a better mixer for sure.
Forpowder
78 reviewsWHK-045 40% Aromas out of the bottle are acetone and other unripe green fruits in a pleasant way. Taste is kind of similar to me pretty one-dimensional but for the price it was acceptable and considering I found it in Utah.
KoalaCoelho
8 reviewsThe smoke seemed really balanced with all the other flavors. It had a lot of piney flavors, some mint and sweetness. Coming back to the glass after 10 minutes or so, it started showing a lot of citrus aromas. I’m still a mezcal newbie, but this definitely got my attention.
logar
20 reviewsA light smoky smell. Unmistakable smoky flavor, but not strong. Not spicy at all.
Dom
29 reviewsI think the proof holds this back. At 40% it feels somewhat muted. Would love to try at 45-48%
Churchyard
4 reviewsBatch WHK-029
Very smooth, a little thin, with a subtle but present smokiness. Lots of flavors of earth, clay, and dirt. Some cactus and asparagus in the background. It’s a little one dimensional, but it is pleasant and an excellent bottle for the price.
312
3 reviewsBatch WHK-030. Clear. Pine and petrichor on the nose. Medium body, smooth, well-rounded. Notes of pine, strawberry and smoke. Long finish.
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsBatch: WHK-036
Nose: Shoe leather. Watermelon sweet but a tad musty.
Palate: Balance! Smoky, candy sweet and some minerality too – a total all around’er.
Flavors are bold enough this feels like it could be more than the 40% ABV (perhaps the 42-43% range?). Solid entry level mezcal.
Bandoleroo
10 reviewsSmoky. I would use for mixing not sipping.
Joe
27 reviews40%. 7-8 year old Maguey. San Dionisio Ocotepec. Batch WHK-034 Alberto Morales. Dusty aroma with light roasty agave smell. Round well balanced flavor. Lightly earthy, mild sweetness. Easy pleasant drinking, tasty.
mezcalmusic
1 reviewGreat
meighmey
18 reviewsBatch WHK-03 … Light citrus aroma with a touch of minerality. Flavors of orange peel, wet stone, and smoke. Clean bright finish. Enjoyed neat … good intro into mezcal with lower AbV … priced for cocktails (<$35usd).
Firesidesipper
39 reviewsI really liked this. A wonderfully clean/pure and crisp mezcal with smoke and citrus notes that hang on the palate through a slightly sweet finish. An uncomplicated sipper that is a delight. A real bargain to boot.
Lot PAZ-024
Rorschach
43 reviewsGreat for the price. Maybe a beginners mezcal since it is 40%abv. Smooth and not harsh.
Lote: OAX-026
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsStandard espadin. Nothing to see here, move along
TheAgaveFairy
169 reviewsDry, blended [some mesquite?] smoke. Baked mineral agave sweetness, green tea, green apple / tart orchard fruits, thyme, orange oils, lemon, grapefruit, cracked peppercorn, mild jalapeno, reminiscent of a highlands tequila but with less complex sugars, watermelon, slight ginger, spearmint, touch of dried fig.
Agave hit then wafts of smoke, pepper adds complexity without heat while citrus notes add liveliness. Good minerality and control of proof whilst coming across as bigger than 40%. Finish bitters out almost like tannins and peppers over the lingering agave sweetness.
Cheap, available, sippable and also mixable. The balance of citrus and pepper over agave reminds me of highlands tequilas. Great value.
Dry, blended [some mesquite?] smoke. Baked mineral agave sweetness, green tea, green apple / tart orchard fruits, thyme, orange oils, lemon, grapefruit, cracked peppercorn, mild jalapeno, reminiscent of a highlands tequila but with less complex sugars, watermelon, slight ginger, spearmint, touch of dried fig.
Agave hit then wafts of smoke, pepper adds complexity without heat while citrus notes add liveliness. Good minerality and control of proof whilst coming across as bigger than 40%. Finish bi
Tyler
641 reviewsThis espadin goes down smooth at 40% ABV. This has your classic mezcal smoke.. along with notes of minty sweetness, rainwater, slight earthiness. This Wahaka is a great one to give people trying mezcal neat for the first time as the alcohol won’t overpower them. This would also make for a great cocktail; one that isn’t dominated by strong citrus, allowing the mezcal flavors to remain prominent. Considering the low price of around $35 USD a bottle, this espadin is a great way to get into mezcal. Lot: FORTALEZA-011
This espadin goes down smooth at 40% ABV. This has your classic mezcal smoke.. along with notes of minty sweetness, rainwater, slight earthiness. This Wahaka is a great one to give people trying mezcal neat for the first time as the alcohol won’t overpower them. This would also make for a great cocktail; one that isn’t dominated by strong citrus, allowing the mezcal flavors to remain prominent. Considering the low price of around $35 USD a bottle, this espadin is a great way to get i
Mezcal Mary
6 reviewsDelicious, smokey, fruity flavors!
Larry
I’d recommend this to those that are new to the mezcal scene. Flavourful with a smooth finish!