El Jolgorio Barril Mezcal
El Jolgorio Barril Mezcal is a rare wild-agave mezcal in 750mL from the Central Valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico — distilled from the Barril agave, a karwinskii subspecies that grows wild at high elevations and takes more than a decade to mature. Each bottle belongs to a sequentially numbered small-batch edition, reflecting the diversity of wild agave species the Cortés family champions. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% (varies by batch — bottle-dependent)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% wild Barril (karwinskii subspecies), 10+ years to mature
- Origin: Central Valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico
- Production: artisanal — pit-roasted, tahona-crushed, double copper distilled; sequentially numbered batches
A Decade in the Ground, Patience in the Bottle
Barril doesn't grow for the impatient: the sugar-dense, low-water piñas of this wild karwinskii subspecies need ten-plus years clinging to high-elevation Oaxacan slopes before they can be harvested. El Jolgorio will never expand at the cost of Oaxaca's flora — sustainability and cultural preservation are the brand's founding principles — so Barril is made in tiny, numbered batches by master distillers whose names appear on every label. The mezcal itself is harmony: sweetness and citrus in balance with a distinct mineral character, earthy depth, and subtle smoky undertones. See the El Jolgorio collection and more wild-agave mezcals at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Harmonious balance of sweetness and citrus with distinct mineral character, enriched with earthy essence and subtle smoky undertones. Complex, elegant, and unmistakably wild.
How to Enjoy
Neat only — a mezcal this rare deserves a copita and full attention. Let it open for a minute in the glass before the first sip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barril agave?
Barril is a rare wild subspecies of the karwinskii agave, found growing wild at high elevations and taking over a decade to mature — prized for its dense, sugar-rich piñas.
What proof is El Jolgorio Barril Mezcal?
Bottled at approximately 47% ABV, with the exact batch strength varying by edition — check your bottle.
Why is it a "numbered edition"?
Production is intentionally tiny and each batch is sequentially numbered, with the label naming the distiller, village, agave age, and bottle count.
Rarity you can taste — add El Jolgorio Barril Mezcal to your cart online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.