Xiaman & X by Xiaman

Tequila can only be made from blue Weber agave; mezcaleros can choose from a wider range of agaves. Both Xiaman mezcals are made the artisanal way, by tradition and the rules of the Mezcal Regulatory Council.

Xiaman

Artisanal mezcal · Joven · 700 ml

An ensemble of 50% wild Tepextate and 50% Espadín agave: the Tepextate brings complex flavours, the mature Espadín rich aromas. Made by Zapotec mezcal producers in Santo Tomás de Arriba, Oaxaca.

• AgaveWild Tepextate (25 to 30 years to mature) & Espadín
• MethodCooked 6 days in volcanic-rock ovens, crushed in a mule-driven mill, fermented 15 days in wooden vats, distilled in copper stills
• BottleDesigned by artist Maurilio Rentería; jaguar-head stopper covered in chaquira beads by Wixárika artisans

X by Xiaman

Artisanal mezcal · 700 ml

Made exclusively from 100% Espadín agave, gently cooked in an underground oven and traditionally fermented and distilled. Earthy aromas and complex flavour.

• Agave100% Espadín
• MethodUnderground oven, traditional fermentation and distillation
• EnjoyNeat, or in cocktails