Emigdio crafts his mezcal in copper pot stills in the rich, fertile Miahuatlán valley, remotely located a 2.5 hours’ drive south of Oaxaca City at 4,970 ft elevation. This Espadín is a wonderful expression of a saline and mineral-driven style, due to the layer of caliche in the soil surrounding Emigdio’s palenque, making Emidgio's Espadin one of the most highly awarded mezcals in history.