{"product_id":"ojo-de-dios-joven-mezcal","title":"Ojo De Dios Joven Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want to understand mezcal, start with a good joven — unaged, unhurried, all about the agave and the fire. Ojo de Dios's Original Espadín is one of the most approachable around without cutting any corners on how it's made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes from San Luis del Rio in Oaxaca, made by maestro Francisco Ortiz, a third-generation mezcalero. The Espadín here is grown sustainably on the estate and harvested only at full maturity, which takes seven to eight years. Then the slow part: the agave hearts are roasted for around ten days in an underground pit oven lined with hot stones, milled by a donkey-drawn tahona, fermented naturally in wooden vats, and double-distilled in small copper pot stills. No ageing, no shortcuts — this is the unvarnished expression of the plant and the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pit-roasting gives mezcal its smoke, but here it's measured rather than overwhelming. On the nose, dried apricot and plum with a savoury edge. The palate is richer than the 42% ABV might suggest — toasted pineapple, a wave of umami, gentle spice, and undertones of soft leather and sweet smoke that linger on a clean, warming finish. Balanced enough to sip, robust enough to build on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the bottle to convert a tequila drinker, or to keep on the shelf for anyone who appreciates a spirit with a real sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat at room temperature in a small tumbler or copita — the traditional way, in slow kisses rather than shots. It also makes a serious margarita or Oaxacan old fashioned if you'd rather mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Drink It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKol in Marylebone for modern Mexican cooking and a proper agave list. Hacha in Dalston, the agave specialists. Three Sheets for a cocktail that treats it with respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic with orange slices and a little chilli salt alongside. It's also excellent with grilled meats, smoky chargrilled vegetables, or a rich mole — the smoke and umami match the food note for note.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56765268263236,"sku":"HO28602CNV","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/MEZCAL.png?v=1782916698","url":"https:\/\/checkout.houseofdecant.com\/products\/ojo-de-dios-joven-mezcal","provider":"House of Decant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}