TRES TRIBUS INTRODUCES HAND-CRAFTED, TRADITIONALLY PRODUCED ESPADÍN

Tres Tribus, the award-winning, B Corp certified, small batch mezcal from the remote mountains of Oaxaca today announced the release of its latest expression, its Espadín. Hand-crafted by fifth generation mezcalero Juan Antonio Coronel, Tres Tribus’ Espadín is ideal for sipping or in cocktails.

Cooked in an underground conical oven lined with volcanic stones, Tres Tribus’s Espadín captures the cornucopia of flavors from the maguey and complements them with a delicate smokiness. Rich herbaceous notes along with lemon and orange, hibiscus, peppermint and chocolate are slowly developed during fermentation in unique underground amphoras designed to regulate the fluctuating mountain temperatures.

Using pristine water from the nearby Tidaá volcano aquifer and a hand-built still that incorporates local elements from the region, Tres Tribus’ Espadín presents clean, complex aromas and flavors.

“I am excited for lovers of mezcal to experience this expression, which is made using the traditional methods my family has employed for generations,” said Coronel. “My aim was to capture the spirit of these magueys and create a mezcal that can be shared and enjoyed at special moments. Here you can find the aromas of our roots, such as the subtle smokiness of the oven and the herbal notes of spearmint and mint, without forgetting the minerality of our spring water.”

“Juan Coronel has created another masterpiece with this Espadín, which has a balance of flavors that develop and evolve across the palate,” said Juan Coronado, Co-Founder of Tres Tribus. “The richness of the maguey is front and center, but there is just enough smoke to also make this expression ideal for cocktails that call for an amazing mezcal.”

Tres Tribus debuted in 2023 with four celebrated expressions that helped the brand win the IWSC Agave Producer of the Year as well as the organization’s most prestigious prize, Spirits Producer of the Year. In addition, Tres Tribus’ Ensamble won Gold Outstanding with 98 points and the Tobalá won Gold with 97 points at the IWSC 2023 Spirits Awards. Separately, Tres Tribus’ Espadín Capon received a 99-point rating from Tasting Panel Magazine.

Tres Tribus Espadín is bottled at 45% ABV and retails for and MSRP of $49.99. Tres Tribus is available for purchase online at www.trestribus.com. Follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram at @trestribusmezcal. 

Serving Suggestions

Shahuani

1.5 oz Tres Tribus Espadín Mezcal

.75 oz fresh pineapple juice

.5 oz lime juice

.5 oz palo santo cordial

4 sage leaves

Method: muddle the sage leaves, add the rest of the ingredients. Double strain into a coupe rimmed with avocado salt and dehydrated pineapple.

Espadin Bianco Negroni

1 oz Tres Tribus Espadín

1 oz Luxardo bitter bianco

1 oz Lillet

2 dashes of orange bitters

Method: Stir

Garnish: orange zest

Glassware: Old Fashioned 

Naked and Famous

.75 oz Tres Tribus Espadín

.75 oz Aperol

.75 oz Yellow Chartreuse

.75 oz lime juice

Method: Shake all ingredients vigorously with plenty ice, strain into a chilled coupe

50-50 Margarita

1 oz Tres Tribus Espadín mezcal

=1 oz Mijenta blanco tequila

.5 oz orange liqueur

1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed

.5 oz agave nectar

Method: In a shaker, add tequila, mezcal, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave nectar and ice, then shake until chilled and strain into an ice-filled glass (salt-rimmed if desired)

Garnish: lime wheel