Coyote Sotol Triumfo Del Desierto Vibora Mezcal

Coyote Sotol Vibora — officially the "Triumph of the Desert" special edition — is a 45% ABV (90 proof) sotol from Aldama, Chihuahua, bottled in a 750mL bottle. This is the limited expression where the second distillation runs with rattlesnakes hung in the still bell, an old desert tradition, and the spirit then rests 7 days in ex-whiskey barrel plus two months in red oak. Made from wild Dasylirion leiophyllum (desert spoon) and rated 93 points by Wine Magazine, it's the most collectible bottle in the Clan Coyote lineup. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 45% (90 proof); Size: 750mL
• Plant: Dasylirion leiophyllum (desert spoon), wild-harvested in the Chihuahua desert
• The Vibora method: Rattlesnakes hung in the still bell during the second distillation
• Aging: Rested 7 days in ex-whiskey barrel + 2 months in red oak barrels
• Origin: Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico — Clan Coyote ("Triumph of the Desert"), imported by Preiss Imports

The Snake in the Still

Vibora means small poisonous snakes — and the name is literal. For this special edition, Coyote hangs rattlesnakes inside the still bell for the second distillation, a frontier technique from Chihuahua's sotol country, then gives the spirit a brief but real rest in whiskey and red oak barrels. The result keeps the desert-spoon intensity of the house blanco while adding an oak-kissed savory roundness. It earned 93 points from Wine Magazine in 2018. Explore more Coyote Sotol and the full sotol collection.

Tasting Notes

Per the importer's notes: earthy green pepper with a distinct minerality and an elegant, full body; a slight spice sensation on the tip of the tongue; a savory, silky, lingering finish. The oak rest adds a whisper of vanilla and wood spice without muting the wild desert character.

How to Enjoy

Neat or on a single cube — this is a conversation-piece bottle that deserves full attention. The importer suggests a "Chihuahua Martini" variation with vermouth for the adventurous.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coyote Vibora a mezcal or a sotol?

It's a sotol — distilled from desert spoon (Dasylirion), not agave. The word "Mezcal" in some listings is a misnomer; the official importer sheet titles it "Sotol Edición Especial con Víbora."

Are there really snakes in the distillation?

Yes — rattlesnakes are hung in the still bell during the second distillation, a traditional Chihuahua technique. None ends up in the bottle.

Is Coyote Sotol Vibora aged?

Briefly — 7 days in ex-whiskey barrel plus 2 months in red oak. It's a rested special edition, not an añejo.

Add the desert's boldest bottle to your shelf — order Coyote Sotol Vibora online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.