Casamigos Mezcal

Overview

Casamigos Mezcal is the brand's move into smoky territory, and it's a good one. Made from 100% Espadín agave in Oaxaca and roasted in traditional underground earthen pit ovens, it delivers the smoke and earthy depth you'd expect from a proper mezcal — without being so heavy that it puts off someone new to the category.

It's approachable by mezcal standards. The smoke is present and real, but it's balanced against a natural agave sweetness and a clean, smooth finish. If you've been curious about mezcal but worried it'd taste like a bonfire, this is a good place to find out you've been missing out.

The Distillery

Produced in Oaxaca, the heartland of mezcal production in Mexico. Espadín is the most widely cultivated agave variety in the region and forms the backbone of most Oaxacan mezcal. The traditional production process — pit roasting, natural fermentation, copper pot distillation — is what separates mezcal from tequila and gives it that distinctive smoky, complex character.

Casamigos brought the same focus on consistency and approachability from their tequila range into this mezcal. The result is a spirit that stays true to Oaxacan tradition while being easier to get into than some of the more intense expressions on the market.

Why We Recommend It

At Tequila Brothers, we recommend Casamigos Mezcal for customers who want:

• A proper smoky mezcal that doesn't overwhelm
• A solid entry point into Oaxacan mezcal from a familiar label
• Something different to reach for when a tequila just won't cut it
• A versatile bottle that works in cocktails or sipped neat over ice

It's also a natural next step for anyone who's been drinking Casamigos tequila and wants to explore what the brand does with a different agave spirit. Same approachable philosophy, very different flavour territory.

Production & Craftsmanship

The pit roasting is where all the smoke comes from. Agave piñas are cooked underground over wood and charcoal for several days, absorbing that earthy, smoky character before fermentation even begins. It's a slow, traditional process that you can't replicate any other way, and it's what makes mezcal taste the way it does.

Tasting Notes

What Makes This Mezcal Special

How to Enjoy

Best sipped neat or over a single large ice cube — that's where the smoke and agave character really comes through. Also works well in a Mezcal Negroni, Mezcal Margarita, or Oaxacan Old Fashioned if you want to put it in a cocktail. If you're trying mezcal for the first time, start with a small neat pour alongside a slice of orange. It's a good way to ease in.

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