La Luna Tequilana Mezcal: First-Timer Buying Guide
By Alcohol Delivery Los Angeles | Sipsy: LA's Best Alcohol Service | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: Buying Guides
A practical first-timer's guide to La Luna Tequilana Mezcal: what Tequilana agave tastes like, how it differs from tequila, and how to decide if this bottle is right for you.
Quick answer
Buy La Luna Tequilana Mezcal if you already enjoy tequila and want a bottle that keeps that familiar Blue Weber agave character while adding mezcal's smoky depth. If you are completely new to smoky spirits, start with a smaller pour or a different bottle before committing to a full 750ml.
Why Tequilana agave makes this mezcal a gentler first step
Most beginner mezcal advice warns about intense smoke, but La Luna Tequilana uses Blue Weber agave — the same species behind tequila. That means the base flavor is likely to feel more familiar than a wild-agave mezcal, with the smoke acting as a layer rather than the whole story. The producers also cooked a batch that mixed regular Blue Weber with heirloom Criollo Blue Weber, which is smaller and concentrates more sugar and flavor. For a first-timer, that combination is a useful bridge: you get mezcal's production style without abandoning the agave profile you already know from tequila.
The trade-off: smoke is still part of the deal
Even with a familiar agave base, this is still a mezcal. If you dislike smoky spirits entirely, no amount of Blue Weber agave will change that. The honest trade-off is that La Luna Tequilana is a good entry point for tequila drinkers, not a guaranteed conversion for smoke-averse drinkers. If you are unsure, treat your first bottle as an experiment rather than a staple.
Decision rules for first-time mezcal buyers
- If you already like tequila: Choose La Luna Tequilana Mezcal. The Blue Weber agave base keeps the flavor closer to what you already enjoy, so the smoke reads as an added layer rather than a shock.
- If you have never had a smoky spirit: Buy a bottle only if you are curious about mezcal generally. Otherwise, try a pour at a bar first — this bottle is a full 750ml commitment. Taste before you commit if smoke is an unknown for you.
- If you want a mixing mezcal: This bottle works for cocktails where you want agave flavor with light smoke, but its price and 750ml size make it better suited to sipping than to being a house mixer.
- If you are shopping by price: At $49.39 (compared with a $75.99 catalog comparison price), this sits in the mid-range for mezcal. Decide whether the Tequilana agave story is worth that spend versus a cheaper starter bottle.
Bottle facts that matter for your decision
- La Luna Tequilana Mezcal - 750ml: Made with Blue Weber agave farmed in Indaparapeo, Michoacán; lot 2 cooked an eight-ton batch split between regular Blue Weber and heirloom Criollo Blue Weber. The familiar agave base makes this a lower-risk first mezcal for tequila drinkers, while the Criollo portion suggests a more concentrated flavor profile.
La Luna Tequilana Mezcal - 750ml
Who should buy this bottle
Best for
- Tequila drinkers curious about mezcal
- First-time mezcal buyers who want a familiar agave base
- Sipping neat or in simple agave-forward cocktails
Not for
- Drinkers who dislike smoky spirits
- Buyers who want a wild-agave or heavily smoky mezcal
- Anyone looking for the cheapest possible starter bottle
