{"product_id":"xicaru-anejo-mezcal-86-proof-750ml-artisanal-oaxaca-mezcal","title":"Xicaru Añejo Mezcal 86 Proof 750mL – Artisanal Oaxaca Mezcal","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXicaru Añejo Mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an artisanal aged mezcal crafted from 100% Espadín agave in Oaxaca, Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced using traditional mezcal-making techniques, this expression combines the distinctive smoky character of roasted agave with the added depth and richness of American oak aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe agave is cooked in a traditional conical stone oven using mesquite and ocote wood, crushed using a tahona, naturally fermented in wooden vats, and double-distilled in copper stills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mezcal then rests for a minimum of 12 months in used, medium-toasted American oak barrels, allowing the wood to complement the agave without overwhelming its natural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Xicaru Añejo offers a more concentrated, rounded profile, balancing smoky agave with vanilla, oak, and subtle sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roasted agave, vanilla, and toasted oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet agave, wood, and vanilla, balanced by traditional mezcal smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm and lingering, with oak, agave, and gentle smoky notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Xicaru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50980525932601,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/0627\/2569\/files\/127F0674-A1F7-404D-A2E2-B993B70D7546.png?v=1793211841","url":"https:\/\/checkout.barrelshoppe.com\/products\/xicaru-anejo-mezcal-86-proof-750ml-artisanal-oaxaca-mezcal","provider":"Barrel Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}