Pensador Mezcal
£48.99
Pensador Mezcal is a handcrafted, artisanal mezcal made in Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, from a blend of Espadín and Madrecuishe agave. It is produced using traditional methods: earthen pit roasting, stone tahona milling, natural fermentation and copper pot distillation.
The result captures the smoky, earthy complexity that mezcal fans look for, while staying balanced and elegant. Pensador is unaged, or joven, so the character of the agave and the terroir come through without oak getting in the way. Related Pensador bottlings are described with herbal notes such as rosemary and thyme and a touch of honeyed sweetness, so expect something layered rather than purely smoky.
Chiswick Wine includes it in its agave spirits range. Please drink responsibly.
Quantity
Region
Oaxaca
Grape
Agave Espadín & Madrecuishe
Alcohol Content
42–48%
Production Notes
Agave harvested after 8–12 years of growth. Cooked in underground earthen pits with volcanic rock and wood. Crushed with stone tahona, naturally fermented in open wooden vats, double distilled in copper pot stills. Bottled without additives.
Tasting Notes
Crystal clear. Aromas of roasted agave, smoke, citrus peel, and wild herbs. The palate is complex and earthy, with flavours of agave nectar, black pepper, clay, tropical fruit, and a long smoky finish.
Food Pairings
Best enjoyed neat in a copita or with a slice of orange and sal de gusano. Pairs well with grilled meats, mole, or rich vegetarian dishes. Also excellent in mezcal cocktails (e.g. Negroni, Margarita variation).
Features
Vegan Friendly
Producer
Pensador
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