Brand | El Silencio Mezcal |
State | Oaxaca |
City | San Baltazar Guélavila |
Agave | Angustifolia, Karwinskii, Rhodacantha |
Maguey | Espadin, Mexicano, Tobaziche |
Distillation | Copper |
ABV | ~46% |
Type | Ensamble |
El Silencio was founded in Los Angeles, USA in 2013 by Fausto Zapata and Vicente Cisneros. This organic mezcal is produced employing only traditional methods in their palenque in San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca. The production is overseen by Pedro Hernández, a ninth-generation Maestro Mezcalero. The brand's palenque, named "Casa Silencio," doubles as a luxury retreat and was coined "the world's first mezcal hotel". Situated on a 16-acre property, this eco-conscious distillery emphasizes sustainable practices and a design that complements its natural surroundings with 6 uniquely
Lucky enough to find a bottle from BevMo in California for around $80. Hard to pick out individual flavors (they fell a bit mottled together), but the finish is smooth. For what you get, I’d prefer to pay something like $50-60 max.