All Ilegal Mezcal bottles are made with 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass that would otherwise remain in landfills. More fitting of a Soderbergh film, Ilegal's history is full of bandits, river rafts, bribes and disguises. Aged for 4 months in American oak barrels this reposado has more body and complexity than the joven. Crafted from Espadin agave, Reposado is “rested” for up to four months in ex bourbon barrels before bottling.

Triple distilled and then rested for a short time in oak tanks, Gran Patron Platinum is wonderfully smooth and full-bodied.Artisanal Mezcal from Oaxaca's central valleys, rested in American white oak barrels for four months. Fresh herbal mint, dried oregano and thyme aromas meet a balanced and elegant liquid that offers harmonious hints of tamarind, pomegranate, banana and mango. Ilegal Mezcal has strengthened our commitment to an eco-friendly foundation and future, announcing that all bottles will be made with 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass. While I mostly concur with the other reviews claiming this is not a regular mezcal, I can totally enjoy it on its own merits.

Smooth from the first sip, you can taste the smokiness of the oak used in the maturation process and light fresh agave also comes through quickly. This Ilegal reposado mezcal is aged around four months in ex-bourbon casks before bottling and is intensely flavoured, with strong, smoky vegetal agave aromas and flavours and a minerally, oily edge.These cookies allow us to create statistical analyses to determine which articles are the most popular. Marquez emphasizes that Ilegal isn’t attempting to showcase a singular or superior style of production, but is rather pursuing its own preference. I am 49 years old and know my whisky n whiskeys and this surpasses them in it's own uniqueness of smooth mindblowing taste. Ilegal Joven Reposado is from the town of Oaxacan, Mexico made from the finest quality 100% Espadin Agave. Produced by the expert mezcaleros at Ilegal Mezcal in Oaxaca, Mexico, this aged mezcal is made with 100% Espadín agave, roasted in underground pits and fermented with wild yeasts.

These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Oak notes of vanilla and nutmeg entwined with raosted agave aromas of bell pepper, leather and smoke. However, you can also accept or reject further cookies at any time or specify which of these cookies you would like to agree to. Great body and wonderful for sipping or mixing into a wide range of different cocktails and long drinks. It turns out they were pretty popular, so in 2006 Rexer created Ilegal Mezcal purely just to supply his bar with, nobody else.The agave's are roasted for 5-7 days in earth lined pits and are then crushed using a horse drawn Tahona stone mill. The influence of the oak quickly becomes obvious, with vanilla and spice developing - nutmeg and sharp clove. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Aged for over seven years in 35 barrels of French Oak, Ilegal Mezcal 7 Year Añejo makes for an exceptional gift, or an ideal sidekick to break out on a special night. It has been meticulously matured in ex-bourbon barrels for four months to produce a wonderfully sweet yet somewhat bitter taste.