From Sparrow’s agave and mezcal list, the Koch Elemental is a bright, approachable joven mezcal and a friendly place to start with the category ($10 by the pour, or $15 for a larger pour).
About Koch Elemental Mezcal
Koch El Mezcal is an Oaxacan producer that partners with maestro mezcaleros and local families to make traditional mezcal across several styles. This Elemental is a mezcal joven, an unaged or young style, made from 100% maguey agave. Joven mezcal is bottled clear and unaged so the focus stays on the agave and the gentle smoke that comes from roasting it in earthen pits. It is approachable and clean, which makes it an easy introduction to mezcal and a natural fit behind the bar. For anyone who has only had tequila, this is a welcoming first step into the smokier, more rustic world of Oaxacan mezcal without being intense or overpowering.
Tasting Notes
A joven mezcal like this leans bright and lively, with soft smoke wrapped around fresh agave, a touch of green herbal character, and a peppery lift on the finish. It is clean and crowd-friendly rather than heavy.
What to Pair It With
Approachable and mixable, the Elemental is great in a Margarita or our Juanita-Rita, or sipped over ice. From the Sparrow dinner menu it pairs nicely with the Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos, the Guajillo Chicken, or the Tuna Tartare. At $10 a pour it is an easy choice during our daily happy hour, 3 to 5 PM, in the 21+ lounge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a joven mezcal?
Joven means young. Koch Elemental is a joven mezcal from Oaxaca made from 100% maguey agave, bottled unaged so the bright agave and gentle smoke stay front and center.
How much is a pour of Koch Elemental Mezcal at Sparrow?
Koch Elemental Mezcal is $10 by the pour, or $15 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Koch Coyote Mezcal and the Koch Espadin Jayacatlan. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come try it.