Tesla’s Limited-Edition Mezcal: A $450 Indulgence

Calling all agave aficionados with deep pockets! Tesla’s limited-edition mezcal is back for the holidays, but this isn’t your average bottle of hooch. At a whopping $450 for 750ml, it’ll cost you more than some Tesla shares.

This “smoky and floral” spirit boasts a unique blend of Espadín and Bicuishe agaves, promising a complex flavor profile with hints of citrus, apple, and a lingering smokiness. Though produced by California’s Nosotros Mezcal, Tesla takes design credit. The hand-blown, black glass bottle is inspired by Oaxacan Barro Negro pottery, a nod to Tesla’s design director’s Mexican roots.

Think this pricy mezcal could be your holiday gift of choice? Think again. Shipping takes 1-3 weeks, so forget a Christmas toast. Plus, this limited-edition elixir is only available in 35 states and Washington D.C., so check your local liquor laws.

For the ultimate Tesla tequila (oops, I mean mezcal) experience, you could’ve snagged a set of matching ceramic shot glasses for an extra $55. But alas, those are already sold out.

So, is Tesla’s mezcal worth the hefty price tag? Reviews are generally positive, but the real question is whether your mezcal cravings justify the Tesla premium. The choice, like the smokey aftertaste, is yours to linger on.