YOLA MEZCAL 1971 JOVEN
PRODUCT PROFILE
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Brand: Yola Mezcal
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Expression: 1971 Joven
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Category: Artisanal Organic Mezcal
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Class: Joven
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Agave: Espadín and Madrecuixe
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Origin: San Juan del Río, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Alcohol: 45% ABV
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Recipe: Based on a family recipe dating back to 1971
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Key Attributes: Organic, artisanal, and women-owned
PRODUCTION PROCESS
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Cooking: Agave is traditionally cooked in underground conical earth ovens.
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Milling: Crushed using a traditional stone tahona.
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Fermentation: Naturally fermented in oak barrels using ambient fermentation.
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Distillation: Double distilled in traditional copper stills.
TASTING NOTES
Aroma & Palate
Bright citrus and pepper notes lead the profile, complemented by hints of vanilla, cooked agave, and a distinctive mineral character.
Finish
Smooth and balanced, with a gentle smoky undertone that adds depth without overpowering the fresh citrus and agave notes.
BRAND & HERITAGE
Yola Mezcal is an independent, organic, women-owned mezcal project founded by Yola Jiménez, Gina Correll Aglietti, and musician Lykke Li. The brand works with a local team responsible for the traditional production and bottling of the mezcal in Oaxaca.
OVERALL PROFILE
Yola Mezcal 1971 Joven is an artisanal organic mezcal rooted in a family recipe from 1971. Its combination of Espadín and Madrecuixe agaves, traditional earth-oven cooking, tahona milling, natural fermentation, and copper distillation results in a vibrant and balanced expression with citrus, pepper, cooked agave, vanilla, mineral, and subtle smoky notes.
