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El Silencio Espadin Mezcal
Oaxaca — Mezcal, Mexico
About this product
El Silencio Espadin is the gateway expression of artisanal Oaxacan mezcal — made from espadin agave (Agave angustifolia), earth-pit roasted for 3-5 days over wood fire (creating the characteristic smoke), fermented naturally, and double-distilled in copper stills. The smoke character is integrated rather than dominant — softer than Del Maguey's wild-caught agave expressions, making it accessible for cocktail use and introducing guests to mezcal's defining character. The worm at the bottom of cheaper mezcal bottles is a marketing gimmick — not present in quality mezcal like El Silencio.
The deductive profile Library
colourCrystal clear (blanco/joven)
noseSmoke and roasted agave, citrus, fresh herbs, mineral
palateMedium — smoke, roasted agave, citrus, cooked vegetable sweetness
finishMedium, smoke and agave fade with mineral persistence
Service
notesServe with an orange slice dusted with sal de gusano (worm salt) — the traditional Oaxacan accompaniment to mezcal.
glasswareVeladora glass (traditional) or copita
serve tempNeat or in a Mezcal Margarita
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Open The LibraryTasting profile
Smoke and roasted agave, citrus, fresh herbs, mineral
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Pairings
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El Silencio's smoke bridges the mole negro's deep complexity; a mezcal for Oaxaca's most complex sauce tradition
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El Silencio Espadin's earth-pit smoke directly mirrors the roasted char of grilled poblano peppers — the queso fresco provides a dairy bridge that softens both.
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El Silencio's smoke bridges the beef tongue taco's richness; a mezcal's earthy smoke for slow-braised offal tacos
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El Silencio Espadin's smoke bridges the charred jalapeño guacamole; the mezcal note extends naturally into the charred preparation
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El Silencio's smoke bridges the birria's guajillo spice richness; mezcal for Mexico's most popular street food revival
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El Silencio's smoke bridges the grilled corn; mezcal and fire-roasted corn are the flavour languages of Oaxacan street life
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El Silencio Espadin's smoke bridges the tlayuda; an Oaxacan mezcal for Oaxaca's largest signature street food
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