The brand Mezcal El Silencio is named after the bar in the movie “Mulholland Drive.” El Silencio Joven was released in Los Angeles in late summer of 2013. The Joven is a blend of three types of agave: mexicáno (aka rhodacantha), tobasiche (aka karwinskii), and espadín (angustifolia). It is a Oaxacan product made by Master Mezcalier Pedro Hernandez and is distilled in copper pot-stills.
El Silencio Joven Mezcal Tasting Notes
Nose: Sun-dried vegetables, leather, dried fruit and sweet smoke.
Palate: White pepper, jasmine, fennel and spices.
Finish: Lightly charred, with touches of tobacco, minerals and chile.
