Ilegal Joven puts full-bodied Espadín agave at the center, balanced by light smoke and lingering warmth. Eucalyptus and mineral aromas meet green apple, fresh citrus and red chiltepe in a mezcal that works equally well served neat or mixed into a citrus-forward cocktail.
Ilegal Joven puts full-bodied Espadín agave at the center, balanced by light smoke and lingering warmth. Eucalyptus and mineral aromas meet green apple, fresh citrus and red chiltepe in a mezcal that works equally well served neat or mixed into a citrus-forward cocktail.
Producer & Craft
Handcrafted in small batches by fourth-generation mezcaleros, Ilegal is made with 100% Espadín agave and double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Producer Description
Full bodied agave flavor. Light smoke, lingering heat. Eucalyptus and mineral aromas compliment hints of green apple, fresh citrus, and red chiltepe.
Ilegal Mezcal has a beautifully balanced profile, with a mouthful of agave and a hint of smoke.
Handcrafted in small batches by fourth-generation mezcaleros, our Joven, Reposado, and Añejo mezcals are all made with 100% Espadín agave, double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Commitment to quality is apparent in every step of our process, from harvest to first sip.
Made with 100% Espadín agave, our Joven, Reposado, and Añejo mezcals are perfect neat. Our aged mezcals are rested in a combination of new and used American oak, medium char barrels, a unique and complex taste for those who enjoy sipping spirits.
Our mezcals are also exceptional in cocktails – originals and reimagined classics alike. Check out our signature mezcal cocktail recipes, and try Ilegal as the base spirit in a Mezcal Margarita, a Mezcal Mule, or your favorite cocktail.
The producer's barrel-aging comments above refer to its aged expressions, not to this Joven listing.
Serving & Pairing Suggestions
Enjoy neat to explore the agave and mineral character, or use in a Mezcal Margarita or Mezcal Mule. For food, try grilled vegetables, citrus-dressed seafood or tacos with a bright salsa.
