Bozal Barril Reserva Mezcal Ancestral

Bozal Barril Reserva is an ancestral-method mezcal made from wild Barril agave in small batches by family mezcaleros, part of Bozal’s premium Reserva tier.Bozal — Spanish for “wild” or “untamed” — sources wild and semi-wild agave from the uncultivated lands of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Durango, distilled in small batches by family-operated palenques. The Barril Reserva is produced by the ancestral method, the most traditional and labor-intensive way to make mezcal, using clay-pot distillation.Specs
Producer: Bozal Mezcal, Mexico
Style: Ancestral-Method Mezcal, Reserva
Agave: Barril (wild)
Size: 750mL
Browse all mezcal at Wooden Cork.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ancestral-method mezcal?The most traditional mezcal process — agave roasted in earthen pits, crushed by hand or tahona, and distilled in clay pots. It is more labor-intensive than artisanal column or copper distillation.What is Barril agave?A wild agave varietal used by Bozal’s mezcaleros, prized for its distinct character in small-batch mezcal.What does Bozal mean?Bozal is Spanish for “wild” or “untamed,” referencing the wild agave and untamed traditions behind the brand.