Derrumbes Michoacan Mezcal
Derrumbes Michoacan Mezcal is an ensamble of Michoacán's two iconic agaves — Chino (Agave Cupreata) and Alto (Agave Inaequidens) — bottled at the lot-specific ABV printed on the label (typically ~46–48%) in a 750mL bottle. Renowned Maestro Guadalupe Pérez of Tzitzio ferments the pit-roasted agave in pinewood-lined pits under the taberna's red clay floor, then double-distills in Michoacán's own Philippine-style stills — wood staves and copper over direct flame — before resting the mezcal 60 days in glass. Chino brings mature fruit; Alto adds delicate herbaceous pine. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: Varies by lot — check the bottle label (documented ~44–48%)
- Size: 750mL (US)
- Agave: Ensamble of Chino (Agave Cupreata) + Alto (Agave Inaequidens), equal-parts blend
- Production: Underground pit roast, red-clay-floor fermentation in pinewood-lined pits, double-distilled in Philippine-style wood-copper stills, glass-rested 60 days
- Origin: Tzitzio, Michoacán — Maestro Guadalupe Pérez
- Brand: Derrumbes (est. 2012); US importer Spirit of Gallo
Michoacán's Own Way of Making Mezcal
Michoacán doesn't make mezcal like Oaxaca — the tabernas ferment under red clay floors and distill in wooden Philippine-style stills you won't find anywhere else in Mexico. Derrumbes' Michoacán is the only expression in the line made that way, blending the state's two signature agaves: fruit-forward Chino and piney, funky Alto. See all Derrumbes expressions and the full mezcal collection.
Tasting Notes
Intense agave pepper gives way to mineral-heavy sweet tropical fruit — ripe fruits, oily seeds, woody oak, herbal notes, and timber resin. Long finish of stones, campfires, and apples.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita — this is a study in Michoacán terroir. Let it breathe a minute; the funky Alto character opens beautifully with air.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agaves are in Derrumbes Michoacan?
An equal-parts ensamble of Chino (Agave Cupreata) and Alto (Agave Inaequidens) — Michoacán's two iconic agaves.
What are Philippine-style stills?
Michoacán's traditional stills, built from wood staves and copper and fired directly — a style unique to the state's tabernas.
Is Derrumbes Michoacan the same as Pino Bonito?
No — Pino Bonito is a separate Derrumbes Michoacán expression (Cenizo/Cupreata); this bottle is the Chino + Alto ensamble.
Taste Michoacán's tradition — order Derrumbes Michoacan Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.