From Sparrow’s agave and mezcal list, the Koch Espadin Jayacatlan is a single-village espadin mezcal from a respected Oaxacan producer ($21 by the pour, or $31.50 for a larger pour).
About Koch Espadin Jayacatlan
Koch El Mezcal is an Oaxacan producer that works alongside maestro mezcaleros and local producing families to keep traditional mezcal culture alive, making spirits in several distinct styles. This bottling is an espadin mezcal tied to the village of Jayacatlan in Oaxaca. Espadin is the most widely grown agave for mezcal, and Koch’s village-specific releases highlight how the same agave can taste different depending on where it is grown and who makes it. Like the rest of the range, it is made with traditional methods, including roasting the agave in earthen pits, which gives mezcal its signature smoke.
Tasting Notes
Espadin mezcal is the classic Oaxacan style, balanced and expressive. Look for the gentle smoke of pit-roasted agave layered over sweet cooked-agave notes, a green herbal edge, and a clean, lingering finish. It is a versatile mezcal that sips well neat.
What to Pair It With
This is a sipping mezcal best enjoyed neat in small pours, though it also makes a lovely Margarita or Juanita-Rita. From the Sparrow dinner menu it pairs well with the Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos, the Guajillo Chicken, or the Tuna Tartare. Enjoy it after dinner at the quartzite bar in our 21+ lounge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of mezcal is Koch Espadin Jayacatlan?
It is an espadin mezcal from the Oaxacan producer Koch El Mezcal, tied to the village of Jayacatlan and made with traditional methods, including pit-roasting the agave for its signature smoke.
How much is a pour of Koch Espadin Jayacatlan at Sparrow?
Koch Espadin Jayacatlan is $21 by the pour, or $31.50 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu alongside the Koch Coyote Mezcal and the Koch Elemental Mezcal. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come sip it.