Sierra Norte White Corn Mexican Whiskey
Sierra Norte White Corn Mexican Whiskey is a 45% ABV (90-proof) Oaxacan whiskey made from 85% native white corn and 15% malted barley — single-barrel bottled after a minimum of two years in French oak barrels. Produced in San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, by Scorpion Mezcal S.A. de C.V. under founder and master distiller Douglas French, this 750mL bottle is whiskey built on Mexico's ancestral corn. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Minimum 2 years — French oak barrels, single-barrel bottling
- Origin: San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Production: 85% native Oaxacan white corn / 15% malted barley; open fermentation with natural yeast; double pot-distilled
Oaxaca's Ancestral Corn, Whiskey's New Frontier
Sierra Norte starts where bourbon ends: with corn that has been cultivated in Oaxaca for millennia, not commodity dent corn. The white corn is hammer-milled, fermented openly in stainless steel with natural yeast, and distilled twice — first in stainless pot stills, then in copper. Two-plus years in French oak (single barrel) give it a polish that reads closer to cognac wood than bourbon wood. The result earned 86 points from Whisky Advocate and a growing reputation among Sierra Norte fans as the thinking drinker's alternative to bourbon — familiar corn sweetness, entirely unfamiliar depth.
Tasting Notes
Sweet corn and vanilla on the nose with floral notes and light oak. The palate is soft and rounded — corn sweetness, honey, French-oak spice, a hint of tropical fruit. Finish is smooth and warm with lingering vanilla.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube — the single-barrel character rewards slow sipping. Try it side-by-side with a bourbon to taste what native corn does differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sierra Norte really made from corn?
Yes — 85% native Oaxacan white corn plus 15% malted barley, a true corn whiskey from Mexico.
How long is it aged?
A minimum of two years in French oak barrels, bottled from single barrels.
Where can I buy Sierra Norte White Corn online?
This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
Millennia-old corn, two years of French oak — order Sierra Norte White Corn online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.