🥃 Casamigos Mezcal Joven
Unaged Casamigos mezcal from Espadín agave in Oaxaca: earth-pit roasting, tahona crushing, double distillation in copper stills, 40% ABV.
Casamigos Mezcal Joven is an unaged mezcal from the Casamigos brand, and the only line in the range that is not tequila. It is made from Espadín agave in Oaxaca and bottled at 40% ABV. According to the producer, the aroma includes tamarind and pomegranate, fresh mint and dried oregano; the taste carries smoke and black pepper, with a long, smooth finish.
According to the brand's website, the agave is slow-roasted in earth pits and crushed with a traditional tahona wheel, then distilled twice in copper stills. Difford's Guide adds that roasting lasts four to six days and fermentation six to eight. There are no barrels: joven means the mezcal was not aged.
Why this matters to you. This is not a tequila: it uses a different agave (Espadín rather than blue Weber), comes from a different region, and has smoke in its taste. Compare it with the other Casamigos lines by its raw material, not by the brand name. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | brand founded in 2013; owned by Diageo since 2017 |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Espadín agave (Oaxaca) |
| Distillation method | twice in copper stills; earth-pit roasting, tahona |
| Minimum maturation | no ageing (joven) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Casamigos Mezcal Joven → kind of → 🌵 Agave: tequila and mezcal → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Casamigos, 🌵 Mezcal, 🌵 Agave: tequila and mezcal
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Casamigos Cristalino, 🥃 Casamigos Cristalino, 🥃 Casamigos Reposado, 🥃 Casamigos Reposado, 🥃 Dos Hombres Espadín
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Casamigos Mezcal is a type of tequila?
No. Mezcal is made from a different agave (Espadín) in Oaxaca, under its own rules, and its taste is smoky.
How long is Casamigos Mezcal Joven aged?
Not at all: joven means the mezcal does not mature in a barrel.
What is the ABV of Casamigos Mezcal?
40% ABV, according to the brand's website and Difford's Guide.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Casamigos Cristalino — Clear Casamigos Reposado: six months in American white oak, then charcoal filtration; distilled twice, 40% ABV.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
- 🥃 Casamigos Reposado — Casamigos tequila aged at least six months in American white oak, 40% ABV, with a golden honey colour.
Similar
🥃 Casamigos Añejo · 🥃 Casamigos Blanco · 🥃 Casamigos Cristalino · 🥃 Casamigos Reposado · 🥃 Aperol Spritz To Go · 🥃 Midori Melon Liqueur
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Casamigos (official site): Joven Mezcal (unaged; Espadín agave; roasted in earthen pits, tahona, twice distilled in copper pot stills; Oaxaca; 40 % ABV)
- Casamigos (official site): range overview (Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Cristalino tequila and Joven mezcal)
- Difford's Guide: Casamigos Mezcal (40 %; Espadín agave from Oaxaca; roasted in earthen pits, tahona, double distilled in copper pot stills)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)