Yuu Baal Joven Espadin Mezcal

Yuu Baal is one of the best new mezcal labels we’ve seen from Oaxaca in the last few years, originating from the town of San Juan del Rio–one of the region’s most well-regarded distillation centers. The brand (which translates to “earth” and “fire” in Zapotec) also incorporates spriits from San Luis del Rio, Santa Ana del Rio, and Santo Domingo Albarradas in what has immediately become one of the most diverse and high-quality line ups