Brand | El Silencio Mezcal |
State | Oaxaca |
City | San Baltazar Guélavila |
Agave | Angustifolia |
Maguey | Espadin |
Distillation | Copper |
ABV | 43% |
Type | Joven |
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
It’s the bottom shelf, but damn it’s got a nice bottle and it doesn’t taste like gasoline. Good in a pinch. Mind you this is 4 stars relative to other bottom of shelf offerings.
Really smooth with a nice smoky touch. Could sip it all night logn…
Really solid bottle for cocktails. Might not be the best one to sit down and enjoy on its own.
A little bit on the inexpensive side, this mezcal might be a better choice for mixologist cocktails rather than a sipper.