El Jolgorio Mexicano Mezcal
El Jolgorio Mexicano Mezcal is a single-varietal 750mL mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — distilled from Mexicano agave harvested at ten years of age, pit-roasted, crushed by tahona, open-fermented, and double-distilled by maestro mezcalero Valentín Cortes. Like every El Jolgorio expression, it is a tiny-batch, traditionally made bottling that names its maker and its origins on the label. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% (varies by batch — bottle-dependent)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Mexicano, harvested at 10 years
- Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — maestro mezcalero Valentín Cortes
- Production: pit-roasted, tahona-crushed, open fermented, double distilled
Mexicano, in the Hands of a Master
The Mexicano agave is one of Oaxaca's great single-varietal subjects — and in Valentín Cortes's hands at Santiago Matatlán, it becomes a full-spectrum mezcal: earthen-pit roast depth, wild-ferment lift, and the clean structural clarity of copper pot distillation. The Cortés family collaborates with like-minded maestro mezcaleros across the mountains and valleys of Oaxaca precisely so expressions like this one reflect their village and their maker, not a factory floor. See the El Jolgorio collection and more artisanal mezcal at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Roasted agave depth, earthy warmth, and gentle smoke, with fruit and herbal lift from the wild fermentation and a long, clean finish. A textbook example of the Mexicano varietal done right.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita at room temperature. The batch-strength pour opens beautifully with a minute of rest in the glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agave is El Jolgorio Mexicano made from?
100% Mexicano agave, harvested at ten years of age.
Who distills it?
Maestro mezcalero Valentín Cortes in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, working with the Cortés family's El Jolgorio program.
What proof is it?
Bottled at approximately 47% ABV — the exact batch strength is printed on the bottle and varies by edition.
A master distiller's signature — order El Jolgorio Mexicano Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.