Pierde Almas Mezcal
El Silencio Espadin
El Silencio Espadin Joven is a mezcal defined by its approachable sweetness and prominent smoke. The nose often presents synthetic or fruity notes like honeydew, grape, or artificial sweetener, alongside vegetal hints. On the palate, it delivers a clean, sugary profile with undertones of licorice and chocolate, balanced by a distinct smoky finish. While some find it thin or lacking depth, others appreciate its mild character for mixing. It serves well in cocktails like palomas but offers limited complexity as a sipper, reflecting its role as an accessible entry point into agave spirits.
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Flavor Profile
Visual Phase
Color: Crystalline, very bright, with slight cold flashes could be perceived such as silver, very faint bluish or cold light gray under certain lighting conditions. Clarity: Clean and transparent, without impurities or turbidity.
Olfactory Phase
Aromatic profile with a combination of citrus, fruity, herbal and sweet notes. Aromas of pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit stand out, accompanied by apple yellow, mint and cinnamon, along with a sweet caramel note. The intensity aromatic is average, as is the alcoholic sensation.
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Taste Phase
Citrus and spicy taste profile, with defined flavors of mandarin, grapefruit and cinnamon, which provide a fresh and vibrant acidity. Sweet notes of pineapple are perceived and a sweetness reminiscent of caramel. Acidic flavors predominate, accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The alcoholic sensation is medium-low. The aftertaste shows an average persistence, dominated by citrus notes and fruity. Notes of pineapple, orange and lime are perceived. The alcoholic sensation and astringency is low, allowing the final notes to be expressed clearly and softness.
Read more🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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About the Brand
El Silencio is a Los Angeles-based craft mezcal label whose product is produced in San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca by Pedro Hernández, a ninth-generation Maestro Mezcalero. As an organic Mezcal, they use only the finest and carefully selected 10-12 year old Espadin agaves. Their products are handmade in small batches. Like other artisanal Mezcals, El Silencio’s production does not involve any additives or industrial processes. In April 2019, Constellation Brands took a minority stake in El Silencio. In 2025, IJW Whiskey acquired the brand for an undisclosed sum. IJW Whiskey wholly owns Mezcal El Silencio, with neither its co-founders nor Constellation Brands holding stakes in the company.
