Erstwhile Tobala Ancestral Limited Edition Mezcal ground-only a black outer track

a black outer track

screw driver

The grip section also doubles as the cap

this bold and vibrant spirit begins with the scent of bourbon on the nose

but there's also plenty of room for a cube of ice if that's your preference

Erstwhile Tobala Ancestral Limited Edition Mezcal ground-only a black outer trackAt one time, mezcal production was illegal in Oaxaca. This batch honors that era, reviving a family tradition forgotten for nearly fifty years. It is crafted from Tobal, a wild agave that grows best in high altitude, rocky soil. The mezcal is made using the ancestral method: cooked in an earthen oven, mashed by hand with wooden mallets, fermented in wooden vats, and distilled in clay pots. Both the agave and the process make this a truly distinctive