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Espadilla
Common name
Espadilla
Mezcal use
Wild and semi managed mezcal agave; produces bright structured mezcals
Producers
Maguey Melate, Tlamati, Tosba, Cuish
Description
Espadilla is a compact rosette of stiff, sword like leaves ending sharp spines. Like a bouquet that forgot it was supposed to be soft.
Size
1-2.5 ft (0.30-0.76 m)
State
Oaxaca; Puebla
Terrain
Tehuacan Cuicatlan tropical desert on rocky arid slopes and outcrops; very well drained stony soils
Species name
Agave angustifolia