Espina Negra Espadin is produced in Santa Ana del Rio, Oaxaca using agave Espadin grown in the local community, located 80 km from Oaxaca City. The small town has a population of 500, most of whom are involved in the traditional production of agave and mezcal. The agaves are cooked in a pit oven, milled by tahona, and double distilled in a copper still.