Casamigos Mezcal Joven 375ml

Casamigos Mezcal Joven was created by George Clooney and Rande Gerber, the same founders behind Casamigos Tequila, which they launched together in 2013. The mezcal was developed in collaboration with a family that has produced mezcal for five generations in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico. The brand later sold its tequila arm to Diageo for a reported one billion dollars, and the mezcal expression followed as an extension of the original house of friends concept.

This joven, or unaged, mezcal is made from 100% espadín agave, harvested and prepared using traditional artesanal methods. The piñas are cooked in earthen pits lined with volcanic rock, then crushed using a stone tahona pulled in a slow circular path. After a natural fermentation, the spirit undergoes double distillation in copper pot stills, a process that preserves the smoky, herbaceous character central to Oaxacan mezcal tradition while keeping the final proof approachable.

The nose offers a mix of tamarind and pomegranate aromas layered with fresh mint and dried oregano, while the palate brings forward gentle smoke alongside notes of cucumber and white pepper. A touch of black pepper carries through to a long, silky finish. This mezcal works well sipped neat as a digestif, or alongside grilled seafood and citrus-forward ceviche.