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El Silencio Umbra

El Silencio Umbra

Oaxaca

El Silencio Umbra is a mezcal ensamble from Oaxaca. This spirit blends Angustifolia and Potatorum agaves aged eight to fifteen years. The brand uses copper stills for distillation at forty three percent alcohol by volume. Ensamble denotes a blend of multiple agave species rather than a single varietal. Traditional methods define the production process within designated Mexican territories. The result is a distinct profile rooted in specific regional practices and ingredients. Each bottle reflects the careful selection of wild and cultivated plants. The distiller balances these elements to create a unique character.

Category:Mezcal

Style:Ensamble

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Origin:Oaxaca

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Distillation:Copper

ABV:43%

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Plant:Espadín (Agave angustifolia), Tobalá (Agave potatorum)

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Flavor Profile

Certified by COMERCAM, Mexico's mezcal regulatory council
Citrus FruitsFruityFloralHerbalSpicedSweetness
Visual Phase

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

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

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.

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🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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Citrus FruitsFruityFloralHerbalSpicedSweetness

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El Silencio Mezcal

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.

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