The story behind Mezcal Union
Mezcal Union is an ensamble style mezcal, which means it is distilled from a blend of agave varieties rather than a single one. Espadin usually carries the blend, with a wilder agave alongside it adding depth. The Joven is unaged and clear, bottled young so the roasted agave comes through clean and direct. El Viejo sees time in wood, which rounds the smoke and brings out a softer, sweeter edge.
These are small batch spirits from Oaxaca, and the house style is built for sipping as much as mixing. Expect the earthy, lightly smoky character that defines good mezcal, with the agave sweetness kept intact. We have carried Mezcal Union for years because it is honest mezcal at a fair price, and it holds up whether you pour it neat or put it in a cocktail.
Explore the Mezcal Union range
Three bottles of Mezcal Union, two sizes of the Joven and the wood aged El Viejo, all from the same small batch Oaxaca house.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezcal Union Joven 375mL | Joven mezcal | Half bottle, clear, roasted agave and light smoke | |
| Mezcal Union Joven 750mL | Joven mezcal | Unaged ensamble, agave forward, gentle smoke finish | |
| Mezcal Union El Viejo 750mL | Aged mezcal | Wood rested, softer smoke, rounder and sweeter |
Which Mezcal Union is right for you?
The Joven 375mL is $21.99, a sensible way to try the house before committing to a full bottle. The Joven 750mL runs $35.99 and is the one most people take home. El Viejo, the wood aged pour, is $49.99. All three sit in the same range as good entry level mezcal, and none of them ask you to pay for a fancy label. Buy two Joven bottles and you have a full evening and a half for under seventy dollars.
Small size, low commitment, lets you taste the smoke before buying a full bottle.
Wood aging softens the smoke and brings out sweetness for slow sipping.
Clear, agave forward and affordable enough to pour into mixed drinks freely.