Bozal Mezcal Guas De Calabaza Sacrificio

100% Espadn (Agave Angustifolia) | Oaxaca, Mexico | Sacrificio Method | 47% ABV (94 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Bozal Guas De Calabaza is a rare vegetarian interpretation of the traditional Sacrificio mezcal from Oaxaca. Produced in Ro de Ejutla using Espadn agave, the pias are roasted in earthen pit ovens, crushed by a stone tahona, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. During the second distillation, instead of meat as in traditional Sacrificio mezcals, a basket of pumpkin stems (guas de calabaza), along with plantains, oranges, pineapple, pumpkin seeds, and the native herb chepiche, is suspended in the still. This unique process imparts layered vegetal, herbal, and fruity notes to the mezcal, resulting in an expressive small-batch release rooted in ancestral celebration.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Citrus peel, orange blossom, mint, cucumber, and fresh herbs

• Palate: Bright chepiche, roasted agave, vegetal pumpkin stem notes, balanced by plantain and spice

• Finish: Long and earthy with mineral tones, subtle pepper, and lingering smoke

What Makes It Special

• Crafted using the ancestral Sacrificio method, but entirely vegetarian

• Uses pumpkin stems, fruits, seeds, and herbs in the distillation for unique flavor layers

• Made from 100% Espadn agave grown in Oaxaca

• Bottled at 47% ABV (94 Proof) to capture its bold, smoky, and vegetal complexity

• Seasonal, small-batch release designed for community and festivity

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat to experience the evolving layers of herbal, fruity, and smoky character. It pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, roasted squash, or dishes with earthy spice. For adventurous cocktails, it can substitute for mezcal in a Margarita or be highlighted in a spirit-forward mezcal Negroni.

FAQ

1. What does Guas de Calabaza mean?
   It refers to pumpkin stems used during distillation, which contribute vegetal and herbal flavors.

2. What makes this Sacrificio mezcal different?
   Unlike traditional Sacrificio mezcals that use meat, this one uses vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

3. Where is it made?
   In Ro de Ejutla, Oaxaca, Mexico.

4. What proof is it bottled at?
   47% ABV (94 Proof).

5. What type of agave is used?
   100% Espadn (Agave Angustifolia).