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Bottle of Corte Vetusto Mezcal with 'Limited Release Sold Out' text on a black background
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Ancestral Ensamble (Coyote & Espadin)

$299.00 Sold out

The Corte Vetusto Ancestral Ensamble represents one of the rarest traditions in mezcal — double distillation in clay pot stills, a method almost lost to time and practiced by only a handful of maestros worldwide. This ancient process creates a mezcal of profound character: earthy, smoky, mineral, and deeply expressive of its origins.

With fewer than 100 liters produced globally for this batch, each release of our Ancestral line is both an homage to Oaxaca’s heritage and a coveted treasure for true connoisseurs. More than mezcal, it is a collector’s piece — a spirit as rare as the craft that shapes it.
Key Highlights:
  • Double Distilled: Exclusively in ancestral clay pot stills
  • Limited Release: Less than 120 liters produced worldwide per release
  • Highly collectible: Sought by discerning mezcal connoisseurs
Agave:

Equal parts Espadin (A. angustifolia) & Coyote (A. americana)

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramelized agave, combines with grapefruit peel, marmalade and green leaves.

Taste

Rich mouthfeel of dried cherry, earthy vegetation and subtly leather notes.

Finish

Longer finish of caramelized molasses, malt and cherry wood ending with mild tannins.

Man chopping agave with an axe

Production Method

Ancestral Process

True to ancestral mezcal production, the agave was harvested, slow cooked underground, hand mashed with wooden mallets and left to ferment naturally. The resulting tepache was then double distilled in ancestral 70L clay pot stills to yield an exquisite mezcal that is rich, earthy, complex and a true expression of the terroir.

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"Corte Vetusto Ancestral Mezcal is a breathtakingly well-crafted spirit, with a soaring palate that allows your tastebuds to take nimble flights of fancy."

Sated Online
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"The magic of Mezcal isn't just the liquid - it's the people, the culture, and the history."

David Shepard, Founder of Corte Vetusto
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"Mezcal is one of the world's great spirits: complex, gorgeous, and endlessly intriguing, distinguished like great wines by a strong sense of place."

Eric Asimov, New York Times