{"title":"Xicaru Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Xicaru Mezcal collection brings together Silver, Reposado, and Añejo — each handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico using traditional methods passed down through generations. Xicaru's mezcal is made from 100% Maguey Espadín, cooked in a conical stone oven over mesquite and ocote wood, then crushed by tahona stone and distilled in small batches for an authentic, earthy flavor you won't find in mass-market bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Xicaru Silver, Reposado, and Añejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver is unaged and showcases mezcal's pure, smoky agave character. Reposado rests in oak barrels for a few months, adding notes of vanilla and gentle smoke. Añejo ages a minimum of one year in medium-toasted American oak barrels, developing a deeper, richer profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Xicaru mezcal or tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXicaru is 100% mezcal, made from Maguey Espadín agave using traditional Oaxacan production methods — not tequila, which is made only from blue Weber agave in the Jalisco region.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xicaru-silver-mezcal-tequila","title":"Xicaru Silver Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eXicaru Silver Mezcal is handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico, from 100% Maguey Espadín agave. The agave is roasted in a traditional conical stone oven, crushed by tahona, and distilled in small batches — then bottled unaged at 40.5% ABV to preserve mezcal's raw, earthy character. \"Xicaru\" (zee-KAH-roo) is the Zapotec word for \"beautiful.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e earthy, vegetal, and citrus-forward, with the gentle smoke that defines authentic Oaxacan mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Xicaru Silver aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Silver is unaged and bottled right after distillation to highlight pure agave character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat food pairs well with Xicaru Silver Mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts citrus and earthy notes pair well with grilled meats, ceviche, and smoky or charred dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xicaru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":43516738076914,"sku":"85217600333","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/8779\/7400\/files\/Xicaru_Silver_Mezcal_750ml.webp?v=1784676083"},{"product_id":"xicaru-reposado-mezcal","title":"Xicaru Reposado Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with Xicaru Silver, Xicaru Reposado is made with 100% Maguey espadin cooked in a conical stone oven with mesquite and ocote woods. After tahona-mashing, natural fermenting and double-distilling, the mezcal is ready for aging. For two to four months, Xicaru Reposado is allowed to rest in medium-toasted American oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xicaru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":47221618082034,"sku":"851645006342","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/8779\/7400\/files\/xicaru-reposado-mezcal.jpg?v=1737086322"},{"product_id":"xicaru-anejo-mezcal","title":"Xicaru Añejo Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXicaru Añejo is made with traditional methods from 100% Maguey espadin. It rests for a minimum of one year in medium-toasted, used American oak barrels and is finished to 86 proof. Used barrels are employed to prevent over-aging, and the higher proof helps to maintain the essential characteristics of mezcal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xicaru","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":47221613822194,"sku":"816136023581","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/8779\/7400\/files\/Xicaru_Mezcal_A_ejo.png?v=1737086178"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/8779\/7400\/collections\/Xicaru_Silver_Mezcal_750ml.webp?v=1784676281","url":"https:\/\/raretequilas.com\/collections\/xicaru-mezcal.oembed","provider":"Rare Tequilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}