{"title":"Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoven tequila — meaning “young” in Spanish — is a category that blends unaged blanco tequila with a portion of aged reposado or añejo, often charcoal filtered, for a profile that is brighter than aged tequila while more complex than a pure blanco. Many craft producers and luxury brands use the joven style for special releases and prestige expressions where the blender can control the final character precisely.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is joven tequila?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoven (“young” in Spanish) is a tequila category defined by blending unaged blanco with a portion of aged tequila (reposado or añejo), sometimes with charcoal filtration. 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Casa Dragones — a small batch blend of silver and extra añejo tequila from Casa Dragones in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, founded by Bertha González Nieves — the world’s first female Maestra Tequilera certified by the Academia Mexicana de Catadores de Tequila.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasa Dragones was established in 2009 with a specific mission: to produce ultra-premium artisan tequila focused on sipping rather than mixing, in small batches that allow each release to maintain exceptional consistency. 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Best enjoyed neat, sipped slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light smoke, anise, white pepper, green apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth with a lingering heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Joven (Espadín)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilegal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31515948515464,"sku":"089744757357","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/products\/Ilegal_Mezcal_Joven.png?v=1685195200"},{"product_id":"el-silencio-joven-mezcal","title":"El Silencio Joven Mezcal Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl Silencio Joven is an ultra-premium blend of agaves — smooth and delightful to sip, and a flawless mixer in handcrafted cocktails.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aromatic, complex joven mezcal with layered savory and floral character. Enjoy neat or in cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sundried vegetables, leather, dried fruit, sweet smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e White pepper, jasmine, fennel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco and chile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven Mezcal (agave blend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Silencio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31515949662344,"sku":"863415000023","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/products\/El_Silencio_Joven_Mezcal.png?v=1685194201"},{"product_id":"yuu-baal-espadin-joven-mezcal","title":"Yuu Baal Espadin Joven Mezcal Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuu Baal Espadín Joven is a classic espadín mezcal — a soft, exotic opening followed by a refreshing, vigorous intensity that reflects the early years of the maguey plant, demonstrating the marvelous density of fine mezcal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA characterful, traditional joven from Oaxaca. Best enjoyed neat, sipped slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín Mezcal (Joven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuu Baal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31515955134600,"sku":"7500326114250","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/products\/Yuu_Baal_Espadin_Joven_Mezcal.png?v=1685200078"},{"product_id":"rayu-joven-mezcal","title":"Rayu Joven Mezcal Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMezcal Rayu Espadín Joven is produced by Isaías Martínez Juan in San Juan del Río, Tlacolula, Oaxaca — an artisanal mezcal cooked in an underground conical oven, crushed by a horse-drawn tahona, naturally fermented in pine vats, and double-distilled in copper pot stills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes of banana, mango, pineapple, and a touch of caramel make Rayu a bright, fruit-forward espadín. Best enjoyed neat, sipped slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banana, mango, pineapple, caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín Mezcal (Joven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Juan del Río, Tlacolula, Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rayu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31515959591048,"sku":"PE 819588012622","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/products\/Rayu_Joven_Mezcal.png?v=1685199275"},{"product_id":"yuu-baal-tobala-joven-mezcal","title":"Yuu Baal Tobala Joven Mezcal Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuu Baal Tobalá Joven is made from wild tobalá agave — a sweet nose of lemongrass and aromatic herbs with cooked mature agave, and a distinguished country-and-earth character with wildflowers, smoked wood, stone, vanilla, clove, jasmine, peach, and apple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobalá is a prized wild agave that grows slowly in rocky, shaded terrain. A complex, aromatic joven mezcal. Best enjoyed neat, sipped slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemongrass, aromatic herbs, cooked agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildflowers, smoked wood, stone, vanilla, clove, jasmine, peach, apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobalá Mezcal (Joven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuu Baal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31515959951496,"sku":"7500326469305","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/products\/Yuu_Baal_Tobala_Joven_Mezcal.png?v=1685200081"},{"product_id":"yuu-baal-madrecuixe-joven-mezcal","title":"Yuu Baal Madrecuixe Joven Mezcal Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuu Baal Madrecuixe Joven offers an unmistakable herbal aroma and taste — intense notes of green vegetation and wet earth, with an unparalleled mineral character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadrecuixe is a wild Karwinskii agave prized for its distinctive vegetal, mineral profile. Best enjoyed neat, sipped slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose \u0026amp; Palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green vegetation, wet earth, intense minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madrecuixe (wild Karwinskii) Mezcal, Joven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yuu Baal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31515965390984,"sku":"7500326469312","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/products\/Yuu_Baal_Madrecuixe_Joven_Mezcal.png?v=1685200078"},{"product_id":"creyente-mezcal-joven","title":"Creyente Mezcal Joven Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreyente Mezcal Joven is the flagship expression from Creyente — a velvety, artisanal mezcal that blends 100% Espadín agave sourced from two distinct regions of Oaxaca: Tlacolula, known for its rich fertile soils at lower altitude, and Yautepec, characterized by rugged mountainous terrain, producing a paradoxical and captivating balance between the two terroirs' contrasting characters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dual-region blending philosophy is central to Creyente's approach — by sourcing from both the valley floor's rich soil character and the mountain region's wild, mineral-driven character, the Joven achieves a more complex and layered profile than single-region Espadín expressions. The name Creyente means 'believer' in Spanish — a nod to the brand's philosophy that anything is achievable through craft and curiosity. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/creyente\"\u003eCreyente at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earth pit smoke, roasted agave, herbs, and the mineral character of mountain-grown Espadín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety and smooth — smoky, earthy, and complex from the dual-region Espadín blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with lingering smoke and agave earthiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creyente, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín — Tlacolula and Yautepec regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven (Unaged) Mezcal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does blending from two regions add to Creyente Joven?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTlacolula agave grows in fertile valley soils at moderate altitude, producing a rounder, more expressive Espadín character. 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The 2019 edition draws from Mayan tradition: the belief that death is not an ending but a transformation of energy, and that the spirit continues its journey through different dimensions. The bottle's spiral design represents that journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 1,800 bottles produced, the 2019 Día de Muertos is significantly rarer than the standard Clase Azul expressions. The ceramic decanter — hand-crafted and hand-painted with a black matte finish, golden accents, and skull motifs — is one of the most collectible vessels in the premium tequila world. The tequila inside is a Joven blend combining Clase Azul Plata, Reposado, and touches of Ultra — creating a profile that bridges the fresh agave character of the Plata with the oak depth of the Reposado and the complexity of the Ultra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear with a very faint golden hue from the Reposado component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, caramel, fresh agave, and a subtle oak note. More aromatic complexity than the Plata alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rich — cooked agave sweetness, vanilla, a hint of oak from the Reposado, and a refined complexity from the Ultra component. Exceptionally well-integrated for a Joven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm — agave sweetness and a gentle spice fading into a clean, elegant close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ceramic decanter takes over two weeks to craft. The 2019 Día de Muertos features a black matte finish — unusual in the Clase Azul range, which typically uses white ceramics — with golden accents, skull imagery, and the spiral motif that represents the Mayan conception of the soul's journey. 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Barril (Agave karwinskii subspecies) belongs to the karwinskii family of agaves, growing in hilly Oaxacan terrain with a long stalk resembling a tree. Produces a mezcal of great complexity, balancing sweetness and citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Jolgorio represents 16 different families working in 10 different regions of Oaxaca, with each bottle hand-marked with batch details to connect the drinker with the producer. 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