Blaze Bright.
Named for the Mexican Deity who roamed the land singing of love and dreams, Xicala Premium Mezcal inspires free spirits to express their creativity and individuality. That is why Xicala is still made using a combination of traditional methods and unique innovations in Oaxaca’s oldest certified location, to create a lighter, brighter and surprisingly smooth Mezcal.
Xicala Mezcal captures the very best of Mexican tradition, passion, exuberance and celebration and is a light and lively spirit to share with friends old and new.
Xicala joven
Xicala joven
Clear color. Tropical, complex aromas and flavors of grilled pineapple, peppers, and sweet potatoes, spiced chestnut honey, smoked peppercorns and herbs.
A vibrant, flavorful mezcal.
Harvest
- Our brand use exquisite 100% Pure Espadín Agave from the Tlacolula Valley.
- The family owns more than 2,500 acres with over 3 million agave plants.
- Our brands use select, ripe agaves that mature for 10 years.
Cooking & milling
Tlacolula distillery uses traditional methods, such as slow cooking in a volcanic stone oven Heated by wood and milling with a stone pulled by horse (Tahona).
Fermentation & Distillation
Natural fermentation in sabino (also known as Moctezuma Bald Cypress) wooden vats. Double distillation process. Fist distillation in stainless steel still and second distillation in a copper still.
Production details
- NOM: 001X
- Agave Source: Espadin, Fully ripe (10 years) Tlacolula Valley. Oaxaca
- Cooking: Traditional conic Wood / volcanic Stone ovens for 72 hrs.
- Milling: Traditional Stone Wheel process.
- Water Source: Natural spring (Tlacolula).
- Fermentation: Natural in wooden vats.
- 1st Distillation: Stainless Steel stills.
- 2nd Distillation: Cooper Still.
- Bottles: Clear crystal with unique handcrafted art
- Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Awards
AWARDS
Beverage Testing Institute:
Gold Medal - 94 Points Exceptional
Beverage Testing Institute:
Gold Medal - 94 points (Highest rating for any mezcal)
Los Angeles Sprits Competition:
Best in Category and Best in Division
Xicala Reposado
Xicala Reposado
Straw yellow color. Aromas and flavors of char-grilled pineapple and green pepper with a bright medium-to-full body and honey cream finish. A tingling yet balanced Reposado Mezcal.
Harvest
- Our brand use exquisite 100% Pure Espadín Agave from the Tlacolula Valley.
- The family owns more than 2,500 acres with over 3 million agave plants.
- Our brands use select, ripe agaves that mature for 10 years.
Cooking & milling
Tlacolula distillery uses traditional methods, such as slow cooking in a volcanic stone oven Heated by wood and milling with a stone pulled by horse (Tahona).
Fermentation & Distillation
Natural fermentation in sabino (also known as Moctezuma Bald Cypress) wooden vats.
Double distillation process.
Fist distillation in stainless steel still and second distillation in a copper still.
Production details
- NOM: 001X
- Agave Source: Espadin, Fully ripe (10 years) Tlacolula Valley. Oaxaca
- Cooking: Traditional conic Wood / volcanic Stone ovens for 72 hrs.
- Milling: Traditional Stone Wheel process.
- Water Source: Natural spring (Tlacolula).
- Fermentation: Natural in wooden vats.
- 1st Distillation: Stainless Steel stills.
- 2nd Distillation: Cooper Still.
- Barrels: American Oak and French Limousin (Cognac) Barrels 3 Months.
- Bottles: Clear crystal with unique handcrafted art
- Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Xicala Añejo
Xicala Añejo
Brilliant gold color. Aromas and flavors of mocha flan and nougat, dates and spiced almonds with a pink pepper mineral finish. A sophisticated and gently smoky Añejo Mezcal.
Harvest
- Our brand use exquisite 100% Pure Espadín Agave from the Tlacolula Valley.
- The family owns more than 2,500 acres with over 3 million agave plants.
- Our brands use select, ripe agaves that mature for 10 years.
Cooking & milling
Tlacolula distillery uses traditional methods, such as slow cooking in a volcanic stone oven Heated by wood and milling with a stone pulled by horse (Tahona).
Fermentation & Distillation
Natural fermentation in sabino (also known as Moctezuma Bald Cypress) wooden vats. Double distillation process. Fist distillation in stainless steel still and second distillation in a copper still.
Production details
- NOM: 001X
- Agave Source: Espadin, Fully ripe (10 years) Tlacolula Valley. Oaxaca
- Cooking: Traditional conic Wood / volcanic Stone ovens for 72 hrs.
- Milling: Traditional Stone Wheel process.
- Water Source: Natural spring (Tlacolula).
- Fermentation: Natural in wooden vats.
- 1st Distillation: Stainless Steel stills.
- 2nd Distillation: Cooper Still.
- Barrels: American Oak and French Limousin (Cognac) Barrels 12 Months.
- Bottles: Clear crystal with unique handcrafted art
- Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
