Mezcal · Joven
Once smuggled into a Guatemalan bar, now made by hand in Oaxaca — Ilegal is small-batch Espadín mezcal with a gentle wisp of smoke.
40% ABV70clEspadín AgaveJoven
Handmade in Oaxaca
🏆Made from Espadín agave in small batches🏆Roasted in clay ovens, crushed by stone millstone
Ilegal takes its name from the days it was smuggled into the Café No Sé bar in Antigua, Guatemala. It is still made the traditional way — clay-oven roasting and stone-ground agave — for a balanced spirit with just a hint of smoke.
Tasting Profile
Light SmokeHerbalCitrusAgaveFresh
Best Enjoyed
🥃Sipped Neat
To taste the smoke
🍹Mezcal Margarita
A smoky twist
🧃Paloma
Grapefruit and lime
🍸Mezcal Negroni
Smoke meets bitter
At a Glance
Method
Clay oven, stone mill, pot still
Questions
What is the difference between mezcal and tequila?
Both are agave spirits, but mezcal can be made from many agave varieties and is traditionally roasted in earthen or clay ovens, which gives its characteristic smoky note. Tequila uses only blue agave and is usually steamed.
How should I serve it?
Sip it neat and slowly to appreciate the smoke and agave, or use it to add a smoky depth to a Margarita, Paloma or Negroni.
Delivery
⚡ 30–45 min across Greater London📦 Next-day UK-wide🎁 Gift wrap available at checkout
18+ Please enjoy Ilegal Mezcal responsibly. For guidance and support, visit
drinkaware.co.uk.
