Rayu Joven Espadin Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico (1000ml)   

Mezcal Rayu Espadin Joven is produced by Isaias Martinez Juan in San Juan del Rio, Tlacolula, Oaxaca. This is an artisanal mezcal cooked in an underground conical oven, crushed by a horse-drawn tahona, naturally fermented in pine wood vats, and double-distilled copper pot stills. This mezcal has notes of fruits such as banana, mango, pineapple and a touch of caramel.

Isaías Martínez, from San Juan del Rio, Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico is a fourth generation Master Mezcalero, married to Imelda Hernandez. They have two children, Isaías and Itzel. Isaías, the son, has finished his elementary education and is a member of the musical band “Calmecac” from his community. Itzel is about to start University and in her free time helps her father and grandfather with the production of Mezcal. Every time a bottle is purchased you are contributing directly to Isaias’s family and the San Juan del Río community.