Erstwhile Henequén Mezcal (2018 Limited Edition)
Erstwhile Mezcal is a boutique importer of agave spirits based in Brooklyn, New York. We specialize in artisanal and ancestral mezcal.
Erstwhile is a mission-driven company. Our mission is to help small, independent, family-operated producers go global and reach international consumers for the first time. Our core values include: autonomy for and fair trade with partner producers, mezcal education to empower consumers, transparency, and elevating women in Mezcal and the broader Wine & Spirits industry.
A must-have for any serious mezcal collector. This is the first mezcal made from the Henequén agave that is available in the US market. This distillation, made from cultivated Henequén agave, is a small-batch limited edition of 397 liters (roughly 500 bottles) from the personal collection of the late mezcal producer Juan Hernández Méndez in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
Smooth and savory. Mineral and saline notes of clay and wet earth. Reminds us of the smell of fresh rain in the Oaxacan countryside. Also the subtle fragrance and sweetness of corn meal, evoking fresh atole and tamales. It is a smooth easy sipper, so the finish may surprise you: slightly spicy, with a tingly numbness that lingers on the tongue and reminds us of Sichuan peppercorns.
ABV: 45.0%
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Erstwhile Mezcal is a boutique importer of agave spirits based in Brooklyn, New York. We specialize in artisanal and ancestral mezcal.
Erstwhile is a mission-driven company. Our mission is to help small, independent, family-operated producers go global and reach international consumers for the first time. Our core values include: autonomy for and fair trade with partner producers, mezcal education to empower consumers, transparency, and elevating women in Mezcal and the broader Wine & Spirits industry.
A must-have for any serious mezcal collector. This is the first mezcal made from the Henequén agave that is available in the US market. This distillation, made from cultivated Henequén agave, is a small-batch limited edition of 397 liters (roughly 500 bottles) from the personal collection of the late mezcal producer Juan Hernández Méndez in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
Smooth and savory. Mineral and saline notes of clay and wet earth. Reminds us of the smell of fresh rain in the Oaxacan countryside. Also the subtle fragrance and sweetness of corn meal, evoking fresh atole and tamales. It is a smooth easy sipper, so the finish may surprise you: slightly spicy, with a tingly numbness that lingers on the tongue and reminds us of Sichuan peppercorns.
ABV: 45.0%
Shipping
We ship via a common carrier such as Fedex or UPS Ground to all states in the continental US (with some exceptions, below). An adult over the age of 21 with a valid ID must be present to receive the package, per alcohol laws. Packages cannot be left on stoops or doorways. Shipping takes 3-5 business days to most states.
This item cannot ship to Alabama, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont.
Returns Policy
We can only accept the return of defective or damaged goods with proof of the defect or damage. In such instances we will offer a replacement of the same item (subject to availability), refund the credit card used to purchase the item, or issue a store credit for the amount that was paid for the item. We cannot accept returns of items that have been opened already.
Shipping and handling costs are non-refundable.
All returns must be made within 30 days of purchase.
Please contact customer service at openbar@mashandgrape.com with any specific questions regarding returns and refunds.