{"title":"Mezcal Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003eMezcal is tequila's smoky elder: agave roasted in earthen pits, crushed by tahona, fermented wild and distilled in small batches in Oaxaca. Our mezcal collection runs 386 bottles deep — espadin staples, single-village releases and rested reposados and anejos — all available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, family-owned in San Diego since 1974 and shipping nationwide. New to agave? Start with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e and come back for the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e386 mezcals, from $32.99 everyday bottles to $399.99 limited editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDos Hombres Mezcal $64.99, Yola Mezcal 1971 $54.99, Rancho De La Luna $49.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClase Azul Guerrero Joven Limited Edition $399.99, Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosi $379.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoven, reposado and anejo, plus wild-agave bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips nationwide from San Diego, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Mezcal Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoven\u003c\/strong\u003e is unaged mezcal — the purest read on agave and pit smoke. \u003cstrong\u003eReposado\u003c\/strong\u003e rests in oak for two to twelve months, rounding the smoke with vanilla. \u003cstrong\u003eAnejo\u003c\/strong\u003e ages a year or more and drinks closer to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/rare-top-shelf\"\u003erare and top shelf\u003c\/a\u003e whisky pour. Look at the agave, too: cultivated espadin is the workhorse — sweet and approachable — while wild varieties like tepeztate and tobala are scarcer and more complex. Dos Hombres ($64.99) is the usual first bottle; Gusano Rojo ($32.99) is the old-school classic, worm and all. Shelf note: the Aguamiel here is bacanora — a Sonoran agave spirit, kindred but its own denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Drink Mezcal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a wide-mouthed glass or copita — never shoot it. Take a \"kiss,\" a small first sip, and let the smoke unfold. Sal de gusano and orange are the traditional accompaniments. In cocktails, a joven espadin swapped into a margarita or paloma trades citrus brightness for depth and smoke — a smokier cousin of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/don-julio-1942-tequila-magnum\"\u003eDon Julio 1942\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between mezcal and tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll tequila is mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila. Tequila comes only from blue Weber agave, steamed in ovens. Mezcal can use dozens of agave species across nine states, roasted in underground pits — hence the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mezcal taste smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgave hearts are cooked for days in earthen pits lined with hot volcanic rock. Smoke penetrates the agave before fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the worm in mezcal real?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes — it is a marketing tradition, not a requirement. The \"worm\" is an agave larva (gusano) found in some bottles, like Gusano Rojo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a good first mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn espadin joven — Dos Hombres ($64.99) or Rancho De La Luna ($49.99). Graduate to wild-agave bottles once the smoke clicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom first bottle to wild-agave grail — San Diego's deepest mezcal shelf. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor and we will ship mezcal to your door, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ilegal-mezcal-joven","title":"Ilegal Mezcal Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eIlegal Mezcal Joven is a 750mL unaged mezcal bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), made from 100% Espadin agave in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico. The ripe pinas are roasted 5 to 7 days in earthen pits, crushed by horse-drawn tahona, naturally fermented, and double distilled in 250-litre copper stills — bottled after distillation, with no oak rest and no additives. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Agave angustifolia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged, bottled after distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen-pit roast over Encino oak (5–7 days), tahona crushing, natural fermentation (7–10 days), double distillation in 250L copper stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlan Valley, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Unaged Original, Pit to Copper Still\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoven is the clearest window into Ilegal's process: fourth-generation mezcaleros roast the pinas in stone-lined earthen pits fired with certified sustainable Encino oak, keep roasting and distilling separate so smoke never contaminates the spirit, and bottle the result unaged and additive-free — no artificial colours, yeasts, or flavours. The brand's shop credits it with a Double Platinum at the ASCoT Awards. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ilegal%20Mezcal\"\u003eIlegal Mezcal vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand: eucalyptus and mineral aromas with green apple, fresh citrus, and red chiltepe; a full-bodied agave palate with light smoke and lingering warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect on its own for the full Espadin character, or in a mezcal margarita or mule where the light smoke carries. The oak-rested siblings are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Joven mean for mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoven is unaged mezcal, bottled after distillation — the purest expression of the agave and the roast, before any oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ilegal Joven 100% agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 100% Espadin, with no additives, artificial colours, yeasts, or flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it smoky but not heavily smoked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pinas roast 5 to 7 days in earthen pits, and Ilegal separates roasting from distilling to keep the smoke controlled and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspadin in its purest form, straight off the copper still — order Ilegal Mezcal Joven online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilegal Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452481579,"sku":"DM0952L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ilegal-Mezcal-Joven_ade21868-b60e-4023-92bb-5d93650f6d3e.jpg?v=1625960757"},{"product_id":"ilegal-mezcal-reposado","title":"Ilegal Mezcal Reposado","description":"\u003cp\u003eIlegal Mezcal Reposado is a 750mL mezcal bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), made from 100% Espadin agave and aged to taste for 6 months in new and used American oak barrels with a medium char. It is double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico, by fourth-generation mezcaleros. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged to taste for 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and used American oak, medium char (Kelvin Cooperage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlan Valley, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSix Months Between Joven and Anejo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reposado is where Ilegal's Espadin spirit meets oak without losing itself: six months, aged to taste lot by lot, in American oak from Kelvin Cooperage. The brand's own shop reports it as Esquire's Best Reposado for 2023, with gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Tequila.net Awards. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ilegal%20Mezcal\"\u003eIlegal Mezcal vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the official shop: caramelized pear and bitter orange on the nose; clove, butterscotch, and hints of vanilla on the palate; velvety throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional sipping mezcal neat, and soft enough for a stirred mezcal Old Fashioned. The unaged Joven and the 13-month Anejo are both in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Ilegal Reposado aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged to taste for 6 months in new and used American oak. Older \"4 months\" copy is outdated — and 4 months is also the pre-finish period of the separate Caribbean Cask Finish SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the Caribbean Cask Finish Reposado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — that is a separate limited expression at 42% ABV finished in rum barrels. This listing is the standard Reposado at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Espadin, double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePear, butterscotch, and six patient months in oak — order Ilegal Mezcal Reposado online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilegal Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452514347,"sku":"DM0953L","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ilegal-Mezcal-Reposado_945159cb-59ee-4c84-a017-59ca6e1fe7a6.jpg?v=1625960757"},{"product_id":"ilegal-mezcal-anejo","title":"Ilegal Mezcal Anejo","description":"\u003cp\u003eIlegal Mezcal Anejo is a 750mL mezcal bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), made from 100% Espadin agave and aged to taste for 13 months in new and used American oak barrels with a medium char. It is double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico, by fourth-generation mezcaleros. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged to taste for 13 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and used American oak, medium char (Kelvin Cooperage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlan Valley, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThirteen Months in American Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIlegal began with John Rexer moving Oaxacan mezcal to his Antigua bar, Cafe No Se, and the Anejo is the range's longest rest: the same 100% Espadin spirit as the Joven, given 13 months in American oak until each lot tastes ready. The brand positions all its mezcal as 100% natural, with no artificial colours, yeasts, flavours, or additives, and its own shop credits this Anejo as a Tequila.net \"Best of the Best\" Best Aged Mezcal. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ilegal%20Mezcal\"\u003eIlegal Mezcal vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the official shop: maple, clove, and bitter orange on the nose; dark chocolate and sweet agave on the palate; rounded, full, and rich in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat like a fine Scotch or Cognac — the chocolate and maple reward a slow pour. The younger expressions are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Ilegal Mezcal Anejo aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged to taste for 13 months in new and used American oak barrels with a medium char, sourced from Kelvin Cooperage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is Ilegal Anejo made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Espadin agave, double distilled in the Santiago Matatlan Valley of Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Anejo differ from the Reposado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly double the cask time — 13 months versus 6 — with a darker, chocolate-led profile against the Reposado's pear and butterscotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen months of American oak over Oaxacan Espadin — order Ilegal Mezcal Anejo online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilegal Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452547115,"sku":"DM0954L","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ilegal-Mezcal-Anejo_c1609d36-0ec5-407c-8532-44eafff60f09.jpg?v=1625960862"},{"product_id":"izo-mezcal-joven","title":"Izo Mezcal Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eIzo Mezcal Joven is a 750mL unaged mezcal bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof), made from wild Cenizo agave (Agave durangensis) harvested from the high-altitude mesas of Durango, Mexico — country rising to about 8,500 feet. Founded by Gaston Martinez, a native of Durango, Izo works in the ancestral style of his home state: the agave hearts are slow-roasted with local oak in lava-rock-lined pits, fermented, and distilled twice, for a joven the house describes as smooth and subtly smoky, made to sip. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Cenizo (Agave durangensis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested hearts slow-roasted with local oak in lava-rock-lined fire pits; fermented several days; two distillations; double-filtered; handmade onyx stopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% (94 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durango, Mexico (high-altitude mesas, up to about 8,500 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDurango, Not Oaxaca: Wild Cenizo From the High Mesas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mezcal drinkers meet Espadin from Oaxaca first; IZO is the Durango counterpoint. Its agave is the wild Cenizo — the species the brand's name itself derives from — gathered from high mesas rather than farmed fields, then roasted for days in pits lined with lava rock and smoldering local oak, ground, fermented, and distilled twice before a double filtration. The bottle is finished with a stopper of locally sourced, handmade onyx. Explore the brand on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Izo\"\u003eIzo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the importer and brand: a soft, floral aroma of banana and green apple; a velvety, lightly smoked palate with fruit and pepper; and an earthy, subtly smoky character with a clean finish, over roasted sweet agave and cooked fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand's line is \"made to sip\" — pour it neat and let the light smoke settle, or use it in a mezcal Margarita where the floral Cenizo character stays visible. More mezcal is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is Izo Mezcal Joven made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Cenizo — Agave durangensis — harvested from the high-altitude mesas of Durango, Mexico. Cenizo is Durango's native agave, not Oaxacan Espadin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Izo Mezcal Joven aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — joven means unaged. Izo's reposado and anejo expressions are separate bottlings aged in American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV of Izo Mezcal Joven?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e47% ABV (94 proof) for this Cenizo bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Izo mezcal made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Durango, Mexico, by the house founded by Durango native Gaston Martinez, using ancestral methods — lava-rock pit roasting, two distillations, and double filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Cenizo from the high mesas of Durango — order Izo Mezcal Joven online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Izo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099455954987,"sku":"DM1013L","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Izo-Mezcal-Joven_702bb7fd-2845-4aac-90e7-44fd2d606eba.jpg?v=1625939019"},{"product_id":"el-silencio-espadin-mezcal","title":"El Silencio Espadin Mezcal","description":"A mixing mezcal double distilled and crafted with care in Oaxaca, Mexico that sips beautifully. 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It is unaged and crystal clear: the agave is slow-cooked in earthen pits, crushed by tahona wheel, fermented for six to eight days, and twice distilled in copper pot stills. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged, crystal clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-cooked 4-6 days in earthen pits lined with volcanic\/river rock; tahona crushed; fermented 6-8 days; twice distilled in copper pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fourth-generation family of mezcaleros (official brand copy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Artisanal Joven From Santiago Matatlan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasamigos launched its mezcal in 2018 as the house's first line extension after Diageo's acquisition — the brand George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman founded in 2013, extended into Oaxaca. The process is deliberately traditional: pinas split and cooked for four to six days in earthen pits, cooled, tahona-crushed, fermented slowly, and double-distilled in covered copper pots, then bottled in matte-black, hand-finished bottles. The official Casamigos site lists the expression as a 2025 winner at competitions including the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the New York International Spirits Competition, without specifying medal levels. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Casamigos\"\u003eCasamigos vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand: fragrant herbal and fruity aromas with hints of smoke — tamarind and pomegranate, fresh mint and dried oregano — over flavors of smoke and black pepper, leading to a long, silky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to keep the delicate smoke in frame, or use it where a Margarita or Paloma wants a whisper of mezcal character. More mezcal is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Casamigos Mezcal a tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — despite the brand name, this bottle is a mezcal: 100% Espadin agave from Oaxaca, earthen-pit cooked and copper distilled. The Casamigos tequilas are separate bottlings from Jalisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Casamigos Mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 proof (40% ABV) in the 750mL bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Casamigos Mezcal aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a joven, unaged and crystal clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspadin, earthen pits, and a silky smoke — order Casamigos Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casamigos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099456675883,"sku":"DM1025L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Casamigos-Tequila-Mezcal_fa60c16e-9a65-4657-b264-e456edb78b01.jpg?v=1626020141"},{"product_id":"clase-azul-mezcal-tequila","title":"Clase Azul Mezcal Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003eClase Azul Mezcal Tequila is a 750mL joven mezcal bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) — the expression now sold as Clase Azul Mezcal Durango, made from wild Cenizo agave (Agave durangensis) in the highlands of Durango, northern Mexico, and presented in a black hand-carved decanter inspired by barro negro pottery. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44% (88 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal joven (unaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% wild Cenizo (Agave durangensis), which takes some 12–15 years to mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durango, northern Mexico — semi-arid highlands, mineral-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisanal methods — hearts pit-roasted and hand-milled, double distilled (NOM-D291G)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved by artisans of a Mazahua community; cap hand-beaded by Wixarika (Huichol) artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durango, Mexico — Clase Azul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWild Cenizo from the Durango Highlands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClase Azul's mezcal comes from a different Mexico than its Jalisco tequilas: the semi-arid highlands of Durango, where Cenizo agave grows wild in mineral-rich soil and takes well over a decade to mature. The hearts are pit-roasted and hand-milled following artisanal practice, then double-distilled into a joven — unaged, so the agave and the roast speak without any barrel between them and the glass. The vessel is part of the statement: a dark decanter inspired by black clay, hand-carved by Mazahua artisans, its cap beaded by hand by Wixarika artisans — no two caps are alike. Browse the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Clase%20Azul\"\u003eClase Azul vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's official notes: a bright, crystalline spirit with silver highlights and a medium body; aromas of citrus, herbal notes, green olive, cooked agave and clove; and a palate of peanut, brown sugar, honey, wood, chocolate and ripe fruit — an unusually rich, rounded profile for an unaged mezcal, carried by the Cenizo agave itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a wide clay copita or a small glass, slowly — joven mezcal of this depth is a sipping spirit, not a shot. It also anchors a mezcal Old Fashioned where the chocolate and brown sugar notes come forward. More agave spirits are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Clase Azul mezcal is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Durango expression — made from wild Cenizo agave and sold in the black carved decanter. (Clase Azul's Guerrero mezcal is a separate bottling: Papalote agave, a green decanter and a lower proof.) The \"Tequila\" in this listing's title is a catalogue naming quirk; the spirit is a mezcal, not a tequila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Cenizo agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCenizo (Agave durangensis) is a wild agave native to Durango that takes roughly 12–15 years to mature. It gives this mezcal its distinctive richness — brown sugar, honey, peanut and chocolate notes alongside the expected citrus and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Clase Azul Mezcal aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a joven — bottled unaged — so its flavour comes entirely from the agave, the pit roast and the distillation. The elaborate decanter is ceramic art, not a barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Cenizo in a hand-carved black decanter — order Clase Azul Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clase Azul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099458412587,"sku":"DM1040L","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Clase-Azul-Mezcal-Tequila_bb7dbafa-f436-4a99-80e5-bb53bdcc8ad7.jpg?v=1626001177"},{"product_id":"scorpion-mezcal-reposado","title":"Scorpion Mezcal Reposado","description":"\u003cp\u003eScorpion Mezcal Reposado is a 750mL reposado bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), made from 100% Espadin agave (Agave angustifolia) in San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, Mexico — with a real scorpion in every bottle, the brand's signature since its founding. The agave is steam-cooked in autoclaves, milled, naturally fermented in open vats and double-distilled, first in stainless steel and then refined in copper pot stills, before resting 6 to 12 months in French oak barrels and being bottled by hand. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Agave angustifolia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-distilled (stainless steel, then copper pot stills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mezcal with the Scorpion in the Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScorpion Mezcal was founded in Oaxaca by Douglas French, who put an actual scorpion in the bottle as a guarantee of the genuine article — and as a pointed answer to the gusano worm of lesser mezcals. Working with maestras mezcaleras Elsa Arguelles Sanchez and Erika Aquino Aguilar, the house distills and bottles exclusively in Oaxaca. The Reposado's 6-to-12-month rest in French oak — the top of the reposado band — rounds the Espadin without burying it. Explore the brand on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Scorpion%20Mezcal\"\u003eScorpion Mezcal vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's current profile: an aroma of lanolin and honey; a palate of honey, grassy herbs, flax, caramel, salt and light spice; a finish of oak and honey, in a light-to-medium amber pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to meet the scorpion on its own terms, or let the honeyed oak frame a mezcal Old Fashioned. More agave spirits are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there really a scorpion in Scorpion Mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — per the brand, a real scorpion sits at the bottom of every bottle; it is the house signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Scorpion Mezcal Reposado aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix to twelve months in French oak barrels, per the brand's current sell sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Scorpion Mezcal Reposado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 proof (40% ABV) in the 750mL US bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneyed, rested and unmistakably Scorpion — order Scorpion Mezcal Reposado online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpion Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099462541355,"sku":"DM1130L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/ScorpionMezcalReposado.jpg?v=1668203085"},{"product_id":"dos-hombres-mezcal-by-aaron-paul-and-bryan-cranston","title":"Dos Hombres Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eDos Hombres is a 750ml Espadin mezcal at 84 proof (42% ABV), born in Oaxaca and raised in Hollywood — created by Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul with third-generation master mezcalero Gregorio Velasco Luis of San Luis del Rio. The agave is 100% Espadin, grown in the Oaxacan hillsides and harvested at maturity, then roasted in volcanic-stone earth ovens, crushed by tahona stone wheel, fermented in wooden vats, and double-distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is artisanal mezcal made the traditional way — no shortcuts, no industrial column stills — and it shows in the glass: vibrant fruit up front with the gentle, complex smoke that only an earth-oven roast delivers. Whether you came for the celebrity names or the craft, the bottle earns its place. Serve it neat in a snifter or a traditional jícara to let it open up, or build a mezcal Old Fashioned or a smoky margarita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal clear; tart green apple skins and caramelized agave on the nose, with ripe mango and Oaxacan zapote fruit behind; bright fruity sweetness on the palate melting into light, smooth smoke, white pepper, and a touch of cinnamon; a long, warming finish of black pepper and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho makes Dos Hombres?\u003c\/em\u003e It is a collaboration between actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul and master mezcalero Gregorio Velasco Luis, produced in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca (NOM O637-X).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Espadin?\u003c\/em\u003e The most widely cultivated agave for mezcal — Agave angustifolia — prized for its balance of sweetness, fruit, and approachability. It is the classic gateway agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow is mezcal different from tequila?\u003c\/em\u003e Both are agave spirits, but mezcal can be made from many agave varieties (tequila only from blue Weber), and traditional mezcal roasts the agave hearts in earth ovens, giving it its signature smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dos Hombres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099487576107,"sku":"DM1401L","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Dos-Hombres-Mezcal-by-Aaron-Paul-and-Bryan-Cranston_3afb6980-9745-45de-a8d5-ce8313ad36d6.jpg?v=1625994833"},{"product_id":"yola-mezcal","title":"Yola Mezcal 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003eYola Mezcal 1971 is a 750mL joven mezcal bottled at 45% ABV, made on the brand's farm in San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca from Espadin and Madrecuixe agave harvested fully ripe at seven to ten years. The current recipe — 90% Espadin, 10% Madrecuixe — follows a family recipe created in 1971 and passed down to founder Yola Jimenez by her grandfather: the agave is roasted in an earthen oven, crushed by tahona, fermented in oak barrels with spring and rain water, and double distilled in a copper pot still, to proof, with no water added. It won Gold at The Tequila \u0026amp; Mezcal Masters 2021. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven (unaged), artisanal mezcal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadin + Madrecuixe (current recipe 90\/10), harvested at 7–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen-oven roast, tahona, oak-barrel fermentation, double distilled in copper pot, bottled to proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca, Mexico — maestros Javier \u0026amp; Guadalupe Bautista\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 1971 Recipe, a Farm Run by Women\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYola Jimenez built the brand with Gina Correll Aglietti and musician Lykke Li, launching in 2016 around the recipe her grandfather created in 1971 on the family's San Juan del Rio farm — the brand describes the mezcal as handcrafted and organic, made the traditional way: oven-roasted agave, a stone tahona wheel, oak fermentation, copper pots, and distillation to proof rather than dilution. The social build is as deliberate as the spirit: the Oaxaca bottling facility is all-female, with direct pay and childcare flexibility, aimed squarely at women's economic autonomy — founded and run by women, bottled by women. The production patience shows in the glass as a notably low-smoke, approachable joven. Meet the founders' other work via the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Yola%20Mezcal\"\u003eYola Mezcal vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider category in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand's own line opens with peppered citrus and gives way to a soothing, smoky finish; retailers consistently add clean agave, bright earthy minerality, ripe tropical fruit — pineapple especially — a touch of caramel sweetness, and a piney edge from the Madrecuixe, with smoke kept vibrant but moderate throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a copita — at 45% and distilled to proof, this is the pour to taste tahona and copper-pot work in. It also makes a gentler, fruit-led mezcal Margarita for drinkers who find most joven mezcal too smoky. More Oaxaca bottles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"1971\" mean in Yola Mezcal 1971?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the year of the family recipe the mezcal follows — created by founder Yola Jimenez's grandfather and passed down to her. The brand was launched in 2016 to bring that recipe to market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is Yola Mezcal made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current recipe blends Espadin with Madrecuixe (a Karwinskii variety) at roughly 90\/10, harvested fully ripe at seven to ten years in San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca. The earliest batches were 100% Espadin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Yola Mezcal very smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is consistently reviewed as a low-smoke, approachable joven: peppered citrus, ripe fruit and minerality lead, with the earthen-oven smoke in support rather than in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grandfather's recipe, a women's farm, a gentler smoke — order Yola Mezcal 1971 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yola Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099512315947,"sku":"DM1586L","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/YolaMezcal.jpg?v=1625802658"},{"product_id":"don-amado-mezcal-rustico","title":"Don Amado Mezcal Rustico","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Mezcal Rustico is a 750mL unaged clay-pot mezcal bottled at 47% ABV, made from 100% fully mature Espadin agave in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca. The flagship of the Real de Minas Distillery, it is earthen-roasted on firewood embers, fermented with its fibres in pine vats on airborne yeast, and slowly double distilled in ceramic pot stills by maestro mezcalero German Bonifacio Arellanes — then bottled with no ageing at all, so what reaches the glass is the purest read on the minero method. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Angustifolia), Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — unaged joven, bottled at full flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled in ceramic (clay) pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real de Minas Distillery, Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Flagship, Exactly as It Leaves the Clay Pot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery mezcal town has a method, and Santa Catarina Minas has clay. Distilling en barro — in ceramic pots rather than copper — is slower, older and unmistakably earthy, and the Arellanes family has practised it for eleven generations. Rustico is that tradition undiluted: when Las Joyas del Agave rebuilt the Don Amado line, the old plata was renamed Rustico and its bottling strength raised from the line's traditional 80 proof to 94, because an unaged clay-pot mezcal needs the proof to carry its ash, corn and mineral weight. Taste it against its rested siblings on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Amado\"\u003eDon Amado vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e and across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes the clay pot up front — ash, crushed walnuts, roasted corn and savoury spice on the nose — over a bright citrus Espadin palate balanced by caramel, butterscotch and fresh herbs, with present but never overwhelming smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a copita, sipped slowly — at 47% it rewards patience and a little air. It is also the connoisseur's choice for a mezcal-forward cocktail base. More unaged agave is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Rustico\" mean for Don Amado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the line's unaged joven expression — the former plata, renamed and boosted to 94 proof (47% ABV) when the brand was relaunched, with no barrel rest before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is in Don Amado Rustico?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Espadin only. Don Amado's karwinskii varieties (Largo, Barril and others) are bottled as separate expressions, not blended into Rustico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does clay-pot mezcal taste different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCeramic stills round the spirit and add an earthy, mineral, almost saline character that copper does not — the signature of Santa Catarina Minas, where the Arellanes family has distilled for eleven generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo oak, no shortcuts, just clay and Espadin — order Don Amado Mezcal Rustico online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099524177963,"sku":"DM1665L","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Amado-Mezcal-Rustico_1a034f25-2201-42e8-9eab-072a13405b9a.jpg?v=1625980062"},{"product_id":"don-amado-mezcal-reposado","title":"Don Amado Mezcal Reposado","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Mezcal Reposado is a 750mL clay-pot mezcal bottled at 45% ABV, made from 100% Espadin agave grown at around 4,800 feet in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca. The agave is earthen-roasted, fermented with its fibres in pine vats on airborne yeast, and double distilled in ceramic pot stills at the Real de Minas Distillery — then rested six months in American white oak barrels that previously held Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy. Wine Enthusiast scored it 94 points. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Angustifolia), Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months in American white oak ex-Mexican brandy barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Artesanal, NOM O129X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled in ceramic (clay) pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSix Months Between Smoke and Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReposado is where Don Amado's balancing act lives. The Rustico shows Santa Catarina Minas clay-pot mezcal untouched; the Anejo leans into the brandy casks; the Reposado rests just six months in those exhausted brandy barrels — long enough to pick up vanilla, caramel and dried fruit, short enough that the roasted agave and clay minerality still lead. Maestro mezcalero German Bonifacio Arellanes and his family have distilled in Minas for eleven generations, and this is the expression critics noticed: Wine Enthusiast's Kara Newman gave it 94 points in 2023. Find the full range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Amado\"\u003eDon Amado vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e and in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes roasted corn with butter, vanilla, cinnamon, tropical fruit and dried chiles, over moderate smoke; Wine Enthusiast found dried herbs, unsweetened chocolate, roasted pepper and sun-dried tomato, finishing long with vanilla, mesquite smoke and a cayenne warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat first — the six-month rest is calibrated for sipping. It also makes a serious Oaxaca Old Fashioned. More rested agave is across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Don Amado Reposado aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix months in American white oak barrels that previously held Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is Don Amado Reposado made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Espadin (Angustifolia), grown at around 4,800 feet in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, then earthen-roasted and clay-pot distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Don Amado Reposado a tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a Mezcal Artesanal (NOM O129X) from Oaxaca, distilled in ceramic pots. The clay-pot method and the Minas origin are what define it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix months of brandy oak over clay-pot smoke — order Don Amado Mezcal Reposado online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099524374571,"sku":"DM1666L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Amado-Mezcal-Reposado_672ee17a-4882-4828-bfba-d67636e51e46.jpg?v=1625980062"},{"product_id":"don-amado-mezcal-anejo","title":"Don Amado Mezcal Anejo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Mezcal Anejo is a 750mL clay-pot mezcal bottled at 43.5% ABV, made from 100% Espadin agave grown at around 4,800 feet in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca. At the Real de Minas Distillery, maestro mezcalero German Bonifacio Arellanes roasts the agave in earthen pits, ferments it with its fibres in pine vats on wild yeast, and double distils it in ceramic pot stills — then the Anejo rests a minimum of 18 months in American white oak barrels that previously held Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Angustifolia), Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 18 months in American white oak ex-Mexican brandy barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled in ceramic (clay) pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real de Minas Distillery, Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEleven Generations in the Clay-Pot Town\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Catarina Minas is famous across Oaxaca for one thing: mezcal distilled en barro, in clay pots, the oldest way there is. The Arellanes family has made mezcal there since the late 1700s — eleven generations — and Don Amado is their house label, built for the US market with Las Joyas del Agave. The Anejo takes that deeply traditional spirit and gives it time: at least eighteen months in oak that once held Mexican brandy, so the clay-pot smoke meets dried fruit and caramel rather than raw oak. See the younger expressions on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Amado\"\u003eDon Amado vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e and explore the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes savoury mesquite and toasted cayenne on the nose with baked stone fruit from the brandy casks; grilled pineapple through the palate; and a long finish carried by bright, saline minerality — the clay-pot signature showing through the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a copita or small glass, given time to open — this is a sipping anejo, not a mixer. Aged agave fans will find more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Don Amado Anejo aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of 18 months in American white oak barrels that previously held Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy — longer when the maestro judges the extraction needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Don Amado a tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a mezcal, made from Espadin agave in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, and double distilled in ceramic clay pots. Tequila is made only from blue Weber agave in its own denominated region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does clay-pot distillation do to mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ceramic pot softens and rounds the spirit while adding an earthy minerality that copper does not — it is the traditional minero method Santa Catarina Minas is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay-pot smoke, eighteen months of brandy oak — order Don Amado Mezcal Anejo online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099524472875,"sku":"DM1667L","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Amado-Mezcal-Anejo_c0d975d0-91aa-43dc-979c-3716a8d8fc00.jpg?v=1625980292"},{"product_id":"don-lorenzo-mezcal-tepeztate","title":"Don Lorenzo Mezcal Tepeztate","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Tepeztate is a 750mL mezcal artesanal bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof), made from wild Tepeztate — Agave marmorata, an agave that can grow for a quarter-century on Oaxacan cliffsides before harvest. Pit-roasted, tahona-crushed and copper-distilled at still strength in Santiago Matatlán, it is the slowest-grown pour in the range. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof) — brand production sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tepeztate — Agave marmorata, wild, cliff-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-lined pit roast over red oak; cantera tahona; natural spring water; terroir-influenced natural fermentation; double distillation in copper alembic; bottled at still strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestros (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Albaro Hernandez and Armando Hernandez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILO Import \u0026amp; Export Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwenty-Five Years on a Cliffside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTepeztate is mezcal's marathon agave: Agave marmorata grows wild on rocky cliffs and can take decades to mature — the brand's published lot sheet for this expression (a 750mL lot from 2016) describes wild Tepeztate aged 25 years, sourced from Santa Maria Zoquitlan, in a run of 1,280 bottles. Don Lorenzo produces in Santiago Matatlán, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques, and its method is the traditional sequence documented on the production sheet: stone-lined pit roasting over red oak, a hand-chiselled cantera tahona, terroir-influenced natural fermentation, and double distillation in small copper alembics — bottled at still strength, no water added, so a plant that waited decades arrives undiluted. Browse the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Lorenzo\"\u003eDon Lorenzo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo brand tasting note is published for this expression. Tepeztate as a variety is known for an unusually layered profile — citrus and herbs over woody, earthy depth, nothing like the sweetness of cultivated espadin — and retailer descriptions of this bottling follow that citrus-herbal-woody family. At still strength it is intense and slow to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the range's contemplative pour: neat, in a copita, in small sips with time between them. Pair the experience with its sibling \u003ca href=\"\/products\/don-lorenzo-mezcal-sierra-negra\"\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Sierra Negra\u003c\/a\u003e for two very different wild agaves, and explore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Tepeztate take so long to make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgave marmorata grows wild, often on cliffsides, and matures far more slowly than cultivated agave — the brand's published lot sheet for this expression describes plants aged 25 years before harvest. That timescale is why wild Tepeztate mezcal is scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Don Lorenzo mezcal made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques, by a family the brand describes as three generations into the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Don Lorenzo Tepeztate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe production sheet records 45% ABV (90 proof), bottled at still strength — no water is added after distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quarter-century in the growing, minutes in the glass — order Don Lorenzo Mezcal Tepeztate online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Lorenzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099622055979,"sku":"DM2285L","price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Lorenzo-Tepeztate_2c70970e-fd38-429e-b4b6-5c76ea3f6adb.jpg?v=1625996618"},{"product_id":"don-lorenzo-mezcal-cuishe","title":"Don Lorenzo Mezcal Cuishe","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Cuishe is a 750mL mezcal artesanal bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof), made from wild cuishe agave in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Pit-roasted over red oak, crushed by a cantera tahona and double-distilled in copper at still strength, it is the herbal, mineral pour of the Don Lorenzo wild-agave range. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof) — brand production sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuishe — wild, columnar agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-lined pit roast over red oak; cantera tahona; natural spring water; terroir-influenced natural fermentation; double distillation in copper alembic; bottled at still strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestros (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Albaro Hernandez and Armando Hernandez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILO Import \u0026amp; Export Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Columnar Wild Agave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuishe grows like no other mezcal agave — tall and columnar, its piña climbing a trunk rather than spreading along the ground — and it gives one of the most distinctive spirits in Oaxaca: lean, herbal and mineral where espadin is round and sweet. Don Lorenzo's Cuishe is made at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques in Santiago Matatlán, following the brand's documented traditional method: a stone-lined pit roast over red oak, a hand-chiselled cantera tahona, terroir-driven natural fermentation, and double distillation in small copper alembics, bottled at still strength with no water added back. The house philosophy — a cleaner profile that foregrounds the agave — suits no variety better. Browse the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Lorenzo\"\u003eDon Lorenzo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo brand tasting note is published for this expression. Cuishe as a variety is prized for its green, spiced character — herbs, wet stone and white pepper over roasted agave — and retailer descriptions of this bottling echo a smoky, spiced profile in that family. At 45% and still strength, nothing is diluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a copita, slowly — cuishe rewards attention and a little air. It makes a fascinating side-by-side with the rounder \u003ca href=\"\/products\/don-lorenzo-mezcal-mexicano\"\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Mexicano\u003c\/a\u003e, and more single-variety mezcals are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is cuishe agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wild, columnar agave — it grows upward on a trunk, unlike the ground-hugging rosettes of most mezcal agaves — known for herbal, mineral, spiced spirits. It is one of the classic wild varieties of Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Don Lorenzo mezcal made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques, by a family the brand describes as three generations into the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Don Lorenzo Cuishe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe production sheet records 45% ABV (90 proof) — slightly lower than its 45.5% siblings, and bottled at still strength with no water added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall agave, lean spirit — order Don Lorenzo Mezcal Cuishe online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Lorenzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099622088747,"sku":"DM2286L","price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mescal-Cuiche_3e2d730b-255a-4bdd-8d50-2353e12a3bcc.jpg?v=1625979228"},{"product_id":"don-lorenzo-mezcal-mexicano","title":"Don Lorenzo Mezcal Mexicano","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Mexicano is a 750mL mezcal artesanal bottled at 45.5% ABV (91 proof), made from wild Mexicano agave — Agave rhodacantha — in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Pit-roasted over red oak, tahona-crushed and double-distilled in copper at still strength, it is one of the range's deep-cut wild-agave bottlings. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5% (91 proof) — brand production sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexicano — Agave rhodacantha (Zapotec name: dobadaan), wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-lined pit roast over red oak; cantera tahona; natural spring water; terroir-influenced natural fermentation; double distillation in copper alembic; bottled at still strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestros (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Albaro Hernandez and Armando Hernandez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILO Import \u0026amp; Export Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Wild Agave with Two Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexicano — dobadaan in Zapotec — is one of the great unsung mezcal agaves: a wild form of Agave rhodacantha that grows large, matures slowly and gives a spirit of unusual weight and perfume. Don Lorenzo makes its Mexicano in Santiago Matatlán, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques, where the brand's production sheet documents the traditional sequence end to end — stone-lined pit roasting over red oak, a hand-chiselled cantera tahona, natural fermentation shaped by the local terroir, and double distillation in small copper alembics, bottled at still strength with no water added. Three generations of the family stand behind the house's stated aim: a cleaner profile that lets each agave, not the smoke, do the talking. Browse the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Lorenzo\"\u003eDon Lorenzo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo brand tasting note is published for this expression. Mexicano as a variety is valued for richness — deep roasted-agave sweetness, dark fruit and spice with a broad, almost oily texture — and the still-strength bottling keeps every bit of that weight intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat in a copita and drink it slowly alongside the range's other wild agaves — set it against \u003ca href=\"\/products\/don-lorenzo-mezcal-cuishe\"\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Cuishe\u003c\/a\u003e to taste two wild varieties side by side, and explore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mexicano agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wild variety of Agave rhodacantha, known in Zapotec as dobadaan. It is a large, slow-maturing agave prized by mezcaleros for the rich, perfumed spirit it gives — and one of the less common varieties to find bottled on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Don Lorenzo mezcal made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques, by a family the brand describes as three generations into the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Don Lorenzo Mexicano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe production sheet records 45.5% ABV (91 proof), bottled at still strength — no water is added after distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Mexicano at still strength — order Don Lorenzo Mezcal Mexicano online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Lorenzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099622121515,"sku":"DM2287L","price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Lorenzo-Mescel-Mexicano_bdb6ae35-768f-4c87-aa70-b2bf25aba8cf.jpg?v=1625979094"},{"product_id":"don-lorenzo-mezcal-espadin","title":"Don Lorenzo Mezcal Espadin","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Espadin is a 750mL mezcal artesanal bottled at 45.5% ABV (91 proof) — the foundation of the Don Lorenzo range, made from cultivated espadin in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Pit-roasted over red oak, crushed by a cantera tahona and double-distilled in copper at still strength, it is the truest read on the house style. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5% (91 proof) — brand production sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadin — Agave angustifolia, cultivated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-lined pit roast over red oak; cantera tahona; natural spring water; terroir-influenced natural fermentation; double distillation in copper alembic; bottled at still strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestros (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Albaro Hernandez and Armando Hernandez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILO Import \u0026amp; Export Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the Range Begins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery mezcal house stands on its espadin — the one cultivated agave that can be harvested on a human timescale — and Don Lorenzo's is made in Santiago Matatlán, the self-styled world capital of mezcal, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques. Three generations of the Hernandez family's tradition run through the brand's production sheet: a stone-lined pit roast over red oak, a tahona hand-chiselled from cantera stone, natural fermentation driven by the palenque's own microbes and climate, and double distillation in small copper alembics, bottled at still strength with no water added back. The brand's stated aim is a cleaner, less smoke-led profile, so the espadin itself does the talking. Browse the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Lorenzo\"\u003eDon Lorenzo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo brand tasting note is published for this expression. Espadin as a variety is mezcal's reference point — roasted agave sweetness, citrus and earth, with the pit roast adding its smoke underneath — and Don Lorenzo's still-strength method keeps it vivid and undiluted at 45.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat with a slice of orange and sal de gusano, or use it where a cocktail needs real mezcal character — it has the strength and the smoke discipline for a Mezcal Mule or a Oaxacan Old Fashioned. Then climb the range to the wild agaves, starting with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/don-lorenzo-mezcal-tobala\"\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Tobala\u003c\/a\u003e, and explore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is espadin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgave angustifolia — the most widely cultivated agave in mezcal, and the variety behind the great majority of all mezcal made. A well-made espadin like this one is the benchmark every wild-agave bottling is judged against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Don Lorenzo mezcal made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques, by a family the brand describes as three generations into the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"still strength\" mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand adds no water after distillation, so the espadin is bottled at the strength it leaves the still — 45.5% ABV on the production sheet for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation pour of the Don Lorenzo range — order Mezcal Espadin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Lorenzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099622154283,"sku":"DM2288L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Donn-Lorenzo-Espadin_80f6c0ed-1f8b-480b-b9e9-abb2af8d036d.jpg?v=1625979093"},{"product_id":"don-lorenzo-mezcal-tobala","title":"Don Lorenzo Mezcal Tobala","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Tobala is a 750mL mezcal artesanal made from wild Tobala — Agave potatorum, the small, solitary \"king of mezcals\" — in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Pit-roasted over red oak, tahona-crushed and double-distilled in copper at still strength, it is the connoisseur's pour of the Don Lorenzo range. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobala — Agave potatorum, wild-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at still strength, no water added (brand method)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-lined pit roast over red oak; cantera tahona; natural spring water; terroir-influenced natural fermentation; double distillation in copper alembic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestros (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Albaro Hernandez and Armando Hernandez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILO Import \u0026amp; Export Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe King of Mezcals, Made the Old Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobala grows wild and alone — a small agave that reproduces only by seed, takes the better part of a decade or more to mature, and yields a fraction of what a cultivated espadin gives. Mezcaleros call it the king of mezcals for the intensity it packs into that small frame. Don Lorenzo's Tobala runs through the house method documented on its production sheet: a stone-lined pit roast over red oak, a hand-chiselled cantera tahona, natural fermentation shaped by the palenque's own terroir, and double distillation in small copper alembics at two palenques in Santiago Matatlán — Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas — where the family has worked for three generations. Browse the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Lorenzo\"\u003eDon Lorenzo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo brand tasting note is published for this expression. Tobala as a variety is prized for a profile unlike any other agave — floral and intensely aromatic, honeyed and fruity with a mineral, almost creamy depth — and Don Lorenzo's stated aim of a cleaner, agave-first profile lets that character lead, with the pit roast in support rather than in charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, slowly, from a copita — wild Tobala at still strength is a meditation pour, not a shooter. Set it beside the range's foundation bottle, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/don-lorenzo-mezcal-espadin\"\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Espadin\u003c\/a\u003e, to taste what the wild agave adds, and explore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Tobala mezcal expensive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTobala (Agave potatorum) grows wild, reproduces only by seed and matures slowly, and each small plant yields little mezcal. Scarcity is built into the agave itself, which is why Tobala bottlings sit at the top of most mezcal ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Don Lorenzo mezcal made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques, by a family the brand describes as three generations into the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Don Lorenzo Tobala made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePer the brand production sheet: roasted in a stone-lined pit over red oak, crushed by a cantera tahona, naturally fermented, and double-distilled in copper alembic stills, bottled at still strength with no water added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Tobala, still strength, three generations in — order Don Lorenzo Mezcal Tobala online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Lorenzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099622252587,"sku":"DM2289L","price":127.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Lorenzo-Mescel-Tobala_25907f5b-fa5e-4c4e-aca5-1db44ab9e81b.jpg?v=1625996511"},{"product_id":"don-lorenzo-mezcal-sierra-negra","title":"Don Lorenzo Mezcal Sierra Negra","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Sierra Negra is a 750mL mezcal artesanal bottled at 45.5% ABV (91 proof), made from the rare Sierra Negra agave in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Pit-roasted over red oak, crushed by a hand-chiselled cantera tahona and double-distilled in copper at still strength, it is one of the scarcest bottlings in the Don Lorenzo range. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5% (91 proof) — brand production sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Negra — a form of Agave americana, wild and slow-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-lined pit roast over red oak; cantera tahona; natural spring water; terroir-influenced natural fermentation; double distillation in copper alembic; bottled at still strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestros (brand sheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Albaro Hernandez and Armando Hernandez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILO Import \u0026amp; Export Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Generations in Matatlán\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon Lorenzo is made at two palenques in Santiago Matatlán — Palenque Mal de Amor and Palenque Dos Zapotecas — representing three generations of Zapotec mezcal tradition in the town that calls itself the world capital of mezcal. The house method is the old one, and the brand's production sheet reads like a checklist of it: agave roasted in a stone-lined pit over red oak, crushed under a tahona chiselled from cantera stone, fermented naturally with the influence of the local terroir, then double-distilled in small copper alembic stills and bottled at still strength with no water added back. The stated aim is a cleaner, less smoke-forward profile that lets each agave speak. Browse the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Lorenzo\"\u003eDon Lorenzo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo brand tasting note is published for this expression. Sierra Negra as a variety is prized for intensity — a big, earthy agave with deep roasted sweetness and a wild, herbal edge — and Don Lorenzo's still-strength, no-water-added method keeps that character undiluted. Expect the red-oak roast to sit underneath the agave rather than over it, in line with the house's cleaner profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a copita or jícara, in small pours, and give it time — wild-agave mezcals at still strength open slowly. Compare it with the foundation of the range, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/don-lorenzo-mezcal-espadin\"\u003eDon Lorenzo Mezcal Espadin\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more single-variety bottlings in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Sierra Negra agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA large, slow-growing wild form of Agave americana, harvested for mezcal in Oaxaca. It is one of the rarer agaves in commercial mezcal, which is why Sierra Negra bottlings are produced in small quantities and priced above cultivated-espadin expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Don Lorenzo mezcal made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, at the Mal de Amor and Dos Zapotecas palenques, by a family the brand describes as three generations into the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"still strength\" mean on this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand adds no water after distillation — the mezcal is bottled at the strength it leaves the copper still, which the production sheet records at 45.5% ABV for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rarest agave in the Don Lorenzo line — order Sierra Negra online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Lorenzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099622285355,"sku":"DM2290L","price":135.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Lorenzo-Mescel-Sierra-Negra_b529ed0a-da1a-44e0-b6c6-37a3d2f16663.jpg?v=1625973472"},{"product_id":"craneo-organic-mezcal","title":"Craneo Organic Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eCraneo Organic Mezcal is a 42% ABV (84 proof), 750mL mezcal from Cráneo, the mezcal created in 2016 by David Ravandi, founder of 123 Tequila. It is made from 100% organic Espadín agave grown at about 5,600 feet in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — described in brand text as a single-estate artisanal mezcal, handcrafted by local maestro mezcaleros: the fully mature piñas are roasted in a charred pit oven, crushed with a stone tahona, naturally fermented, and double distilled in small batches in copper pot stills. The agaves are USDA- and EU-certified organic. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisanal mezcal — Espadín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín, certified organic (USDA and EU per the brand's Mezcal Reviews page), grown at about 5,600 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pit-oven roasting, stone tahona crush, natural fermentation, double distilled in copper pot stills, small batches (brand description)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cráneo — created 2016 by David Ravandi of 123 Tequila \/ 123 Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Skull, a Goddess, and Matatlán Espadín\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull on the Cráneo label comes, by the brand's account, from Mictecacíhuatl, the Aztec goddess described as guardian of the bones — a symbol of strength on a bottle meant as a celebration of life. Underneath it is classic Matatlán craft: estate Espadín at altitude, pit fire, stone wheel, copper stills, and a deliberately restrained hand with the smoke. See the maker's range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=123%20Tequila\"\u003e123 Tequila\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e shelf for more agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Drinkhacker's review (grade A-): \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet barbecue smoke and citrus. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and silky — orange and grapefruit peel, green banana and spun sugar over modest, sweet smokiness. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hints of iodine and anise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to follow the smoke-to-citrus arc — the review that defined its profile calls it balanced and restrained versus heavier mezcals — or use that restraint in a mezcal margarita or an Oaxacan old fashioned, where it seasons rather than overwhelms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is Craneo made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín, certified organic (USDA and EU, per the brand's Mezcal Reviews page), grown at about 5,600 feet in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow smoky is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Modest and sweet rather than heavy — Drinkhacker's review describes a balanced, restrained smoke under citrus and green banana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% ABV (84 proof) in this 750mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOaxaca Espadín with the smoke kept in balance — order Craneo Organic Mezcal from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"123 Tequila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099638407211,"sku":"DM2445L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Craneo-Organic-Mezcal_71a08863-66c6-4781-88de-1cb006d2f268.jpg?v=1626008373"},{"product_id":"corte-vetusto-mezcal-espadin","title":"Corte Vetusto Mezcal Espadin","description":"Corte Vetusto Espadin is handmade by fourth generation maestro mezcalero Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz using mature agave Espadin. This joven mezcal is distilled to proof at 45% ABV. This mezcal is crushed with a tahona and then naturally fermented. Two distillations are done in a 250 liter copper pot still. This mezcal was a International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition 2017 Gold Outstanding \u0026amp; Mezcal Trophy winner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorte Vetusto mezcal is hand-crafted by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz, a 4th generation Zapotec Maestro Mezcalero. The art of mezcal making was passed down through the generations since his great grandfather, Don Mauro. The name of the brand Corte Vetusto means \"the ancient cut\" and comes from an old story about a master mezcalero's desire to create a cut of mezcal so divine that it invokes the spirit of generations before him. That sacred distillation of earth, fire and history is the Corte Vetusto.","brand":"Corte Vetusto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099649318955,"sku":"DM2604L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/CorteVetustoEspadin_60a58c6d-98c0-4a55-9932-63cccfac07a6.jpg?v=1626008988"},{"product_id":"corte-vetusto-mezcal-tobala","title":"Corte Vetusto Mezcal Tobala","description":"Corte Vetusto Tobalá is handmade by fourth generation maestro mezcalero Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz using 100% wild agave tobala. This joven mezcal is distilled to proof at 42% ABV. This mezcal is crushed with a tahona and then naturally fermented. The first distillation in a 250 liter copper and the second distillation in a 70 liter clay pot still.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorte Vetusto mezcal is hand-crafted by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz, a 4th generation Zapotec Maestro Mezcalero. The art of mezcal making was passed down through the generations since his great grandfather, Don Mauro. The name of the brand Corte Vetusto means \"the ancient cut\" and comes from an old story about a master mezcalero's desire to create a cut of mezcal so divine that it invokes the spirit of generations before him. That sacred distillation of earth, fire and history is the Corte Vetusto.","brand":"Corte Vetusto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099649351723,"sku":"DM2605L","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/CorteVetustoTobala_e8b34d70-98c8-4242-b6ff-d821ad423f9f.jpg?v=1626008988"},{"product_id":"corte-vetusto-mezcal-ensamble","title":"Corte Vetusto Mezcal Ensamble","description":" Awarded Double Gold at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2020\n\u003cbr\u003eAwarded Best in Category and Gold Medal at the American Distilling Institute's Judging of Craft Spirits 2019\n\u003cbr\u003eOur Ensambles are limited-releases and therefore change by batch, which is how Mezcal was originally made (please see side of bottle label for specific details)\n\u003cbr\u003eEnsamble II is made with equal parts Espadin (A.angustifolia), Tobala (A.potatorum) \u0026amp; Madrecuishe (A.karwinskii)\n\u003cbr\u003eJoven (un-aged)\n\u003cbr\u003eCooked in conical earthen oven\n\u003cbr\u003eMilled by a volcanic stone Tahona\n\u003cbr\u003eNatural fermentation\n\u003cbr\u003eFirst distillation in a 250L copper, second distillation in an ancestral 70L clay pot still\n\u003cbr\u003eDistilled to proof\n\u003cbr\u003eSmall batch (300-700L)","brand":"Corte Vetusto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099649384491,"sku":"DM2606L","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/CorteVetustoEnsamble_8466d43d-bf9f-43ff-9ea0-0594e42d7583.jpg?v=1626009100"},{"product_id":"wahaka-mezcal-espadin-joven","title":"Wahaka Mezcal Espadin Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eWahaka Mezcal Espadin Joven is a 750mL unaged joven mezcal bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), made from espadín agave in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, by maestro mezcalero Alberto \"Beto\" Morales (NOM-O148X) — agave roasted in an earthen pit, crushed by tahona, fermented with wild yeast in pine vats and double distilled in a copper alembic, then bottled young so nothing stands between you and the roast. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín (Agave angustifolia), about 8 years to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven (unaged) mezcal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen-pit roast, tahona crush, pine-vat wild-yeast fermentation, double distilled in copper alembic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM-O148X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Morales Family's Purest Pour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn San Dionisio Ocotepec, the Morales family has made mezcal for five generations; Wahaka, founded in 2010, is how maestro Alberto \"Beto\" Morales bottles it. The Espadín Joven is the foundation of the house: mature espadín agave, cooked in a rock-lined earthen pit, milled under a stone tahona, left to ferment with the valley's wild yeasts in open pine vats, and run twice through a copper alembic heated directly by fire. No barrel, no waiting — joven means the pit, the stone and the still speak for themselves. Shop the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, see the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Wahaka%20Mezcal\"\u003eWahaka Mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page, or step up to the oak-rested \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wahaka-mezcal-reposado-con-gusano\"\u003eWahaka Mezcal Reposado con Gusano\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pit smoke and roasted agave over earth. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and clean on entry, turning peppery through the middle. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm with spice — the full roast-and-stone character of a traditional palenque mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a copita or small glass, with orange slices and sal de gusano alongside if you drink it the Oaxacan way. It is also the honest base for a mezcal margarita or a smoky paloma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does joven mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven means young — an unaged mezcal bottled straight from distillation, with no oak rest to soften its smoke and agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Wahaka Espadín made?\u003c\/strong\u003e In San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico (NOM-O148X), by the Morales family — pit-roasted, tahona-crushed, wild-yeast fermented and copper-distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is espadín different from other agaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín (Agave angustifolia) is mezcal's workhorse agave — cultivated, relatively fast-maturing at around eight years, and prized for a clear, classic cooked-agave flavor that shows production choices honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste the palenque, unaged and unhidden — get Wahaka Mezcal Espadin Joven at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wahaka Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099660754987,"sku":"DM2880L","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Wahaka-Mezcal-Espadin-Joven_ff87c877-b62a-4ca9-8c2b-8a01343b5698.jpg?v=1625824260"},{"product_id":"wahaka-mezcal-reposado-con-gusano","title":"Wahaka Mezcal Reposado con Gusano","description":"\u003cp\u003eWahaka Mezcal Reposado con Gusano is a 750mL reposado mezcal bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), made from espadín agave in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, by maestro mezcalero Alberto \"Beto\" Morales (NOM-O148X) — pit-roasted, tahona-crushed, wild-yeast fermented and double distilled in copper, then rested in oak and bottled with the gusano, the agave worm. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín (Agave angustifolia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reposado mezcal, bottled with the gusano (agave worm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen-pit roast, tahona crush, pine-vat wild-yeast fermentation, double distilled in copper alembic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM-O148X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Generations in San Dionisio Ocotepec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWahaka is the work of the Morales family of San Dionisio Ocotepec, in Oaxaca's Tlacolula district — a family that has made mezcal for some five generations, bottled under the Wahaka name since 2010 by maestro Alberto \"Beto\" Morales. The Reposado con Gusano takes the house espadín — cooked three to five days in an earthen pit over river rocks, crushed by tahona, fermented with wild yeast in pine vats and double distilled in a copper alembic — and gives it a short oak rest the producer reports at four to six months in oak, before bottling it the traditional way, with the gusano in the bottle. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e, visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Wahaka%20Mezcal\"\u003eWahaka Mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page, or taste the unrested original in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wahaka-mezcal-espadin-joven\"\u003eWahaka Mezcal Espadin Joven\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light caramel from the barrel rest, per the producer. \u003cstrong\u003eNose and palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave softened by oak, with the house's signature touch of spice and a smooth, almost buttery texture. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A slight smokiness at the end — mellower and less agave-raw than the Joven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to follow the pit smoke under the oak, or pour it over one large cube. It also builds a rounder, spicier margarita than a blanco tequila ever will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the gusano in the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e The gusano is the agave worm traditionally bottled in some Oaxacan mezcals — a mark of the old-school style this reposado follows. It is a tradition and a talking point, not a flavoring shortcut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Wahaka Reposado made?\u003c\/strong\u003e From espadín agave roasted in an earthen pit, tahona-crushed, fermented with wild yeast in pine vats and double distilled in copper, then rested in oak — all in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, under NOM-O148X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does reposado mean for mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e A short rest in oak — Wahaka reports four to six months for this bottling — which softens the smoke and agave with light caramel and spice while keeping the mezcal character in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld-school Oaxaca, worm and all — order Wahaka Mezcal Reposado con Gusano online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wahaka Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099660787755,"sku":"DM2881L","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Wahaka-Mezcal-Reposado-con-Gusano_6bc4f55a-3f10-4fb9-9c40-90d0cd43d642.jpg?v=1625824021"},{"product_id":"hacienda-de-banuelos-zacatecas-mezcal","title":"Hacienda de Banuelos Zacatecas Mezcal","description":"Zacatecas is the state in Mexico just north of Jalisco with a long history of agave distillation. The Bañuelos family are a fourth generation taberna(distillery) in the southernmost part of the region.The label is reflective of Jaime and his son Fortino’s passion for working with horses. This exceptional Mezcal has some similar characteristics to tequila due to its use of Blue Weber agave and steam cooking but the wild fermentation and distinct minerality trait of Zacatecas sets it apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: natural fermentation with wild yeast-no additives or accelerators\r\u003cbr\u003eDistillation: double distilled\r\u003cbr\u003eStill type: alambique (alembic)\r\u003cbr\u003eWater source: natural spring\r\u003cbr\u003eProof: 80.8(40.4% abv)","brand":"Hacienda de Banuelos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099660820523,"sku":"DM2882L","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Hacienda-de-Banuelos-Zacatecas-Mezcal_0fa6ee2b-a858-4d22-80ed-be44268527e0.jpg?v=1625946937"},{"product_id":"aguamiel-bacanora-blanco-mezcal","title":"Aguamiel Bacanora Blanco Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAguamiel Bacanora Blanco is a 41% ABV, 750mL blanco bacanora from Suaqui Grande, Sonora, Mexico — a bottle of Sonora's own agave spirit, made from 100% Agave Yaquiana (the Sonoran form of Agave angustifolia, also called Pacifica), per the producer's official site. Bacanora is not mezcal: it holds its own Denomination of Origin, granted in 2000 and limited to 35 municipalities in Sonora, and this blanco is bottled unaged. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacanora blanco (unaged) — Denomination of Origin spirit of Sonora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Agave Yaquiana \/ Pacifica (Agave angustifolia Haw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooking, fermentation and distillation of the agave (producer); earth oven and double distillation in steel and copper pot stills per importer Casa Agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suaqui Grande, Sonora, Mexico — Aguamiel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Spirit Sonora Hid for 77 Years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacanora's history is a prohibition story: Sonora banned its production in 1915, and for 77 years — until 1992 — the state's vinateros kept distilling in secret, which is why bacanora stayed a local secret while mezcal and tequila travelled. Legal recognition followed, with a Denomination of Origin in 2000 that only Sonora can use. Aguamiel, named for the agave's sweet \"honey water,\" was created to give that tradition prestige — one of only a few registered bacanora brands sold internationally. Discover it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e and agave-spirits range — filed there today while its papers say Sonora — browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e collection for its agave cousins, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Aguamiel\"\u003eAguamiel\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate fennel and herbs with anise in the background, per importer Casa Agave. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-bodied and silky — lasting sweetness from ripe agave merging with herbal and slight woody notes; secondary notes describe grass and a subtle smokiness with liquorice. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and gently sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a single cube to keep the herbal-anise line clear — bacanora blanco rewards the same slow approach as a fine blanco mezcal, with a distinctly Sonoran accent. It also brings a grassy twist to a Ranch Water-style highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs bacanora the same as mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — bacanora is its own spirit with its own Denomination of Origin (2000), made only in 35 municipalities in Sonora from Agave angustifolia; mezcal is a separate DO centred on Oaxaca and other states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy was bacanora illegal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonora prohibited its production from 1915 to 1992; distillers worked clandestinely through the ban, which kept bacanora a regional secret for most of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Agave Yaquiana — the Sonoran form of Agave angustifolia (the same species as Espadin, grown smaller and narrower in Sonora), per the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonora's once-hidden spirit, above board — order Aguamiel Bacanora Blanco online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aguamiel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099680776235,"sku":"DM3301L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AguamielBacanora_bfe74c72-ef49-4c62-8452-7e6605be49fc.jpg?v=1626049310"},{"product_id":"bosscal-joven-mezcal","title":"Bosscal Joven Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eBosscal Joven Mezcal is a 42% ABV (84 proof), 750mL unaged mezcal from the highlands of Durango, Mexico, made from 100% wild-grown Cenizo agave (Agave durangensis) under NOM D248G. Per the brand's own releases, the wild agave is hand-harvested, carried down by donkey in Bosscal's \"Mountain to Market\" process, slow-cooked with volcanic rock in earthen pit ovens, ground by hand with axes, fermented in oak vats and double distilled in stainless steel. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal joven (unaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% wild Cenizo (Agave durangensis), Durango highlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOM:\u003c\/strong\u003e D248G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volcanic-rock earthen ovens; hand-ground with axes; oak-vat fermentation; double distilled in stainless steel; ~17 kg agave per litre (brand figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA, EU and SAGARPA organic (brand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durango, Mexico — Bosscal (founded by brothers Nelson and Verne Nieves; first release 2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDurango's Wild-Cenizo Answer to Oaxaca\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mezcal drinkers start in Oaxaca; Bosscal is the case for the north. Fourth-generation mezcalero Uriel Simental Enriquez hand-selects wild Cenizo growing in Durango's highlands, and for every mature plant harvested the brand plants a new pup — a sustainability practice built into its Mountain to Market name. The Joven took Gold at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, per the brand's importer announcement. Taste the Durango difference in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bosscal\"\u003eBosscal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page. (Bosscal's rabbit-distilled Pechuga de Conejo is a separate expression — this Joven is the pure wild-Cenizo spirit.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal first, with flowers and minerals opening into tropical fruit — tart and sweet at once, like passion fruit, per the brand's distributor notes. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light smoke, very crisp; citrus, particularly orange and blood orange, with sweet, tart and floral notes in balance. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, with the nose's tartness carrying through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat in a copita to follow the wild Cenizo's herbal-mineral line, with orange slices and sal de gusano alongside if you like. Its crisp citrus also makes it the mezcal for a Mezgarita — the brand's own signature serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Cenizo agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e Agave durangensis — the wild agave of Durango's highlands. Bosscal uses only wild-grown Cenizo, hand-harvested and replanted pup-for-pup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bosscal Joven aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — joven means unaged. It goes from its double distillation to bottle without barrel time, keeping the agave character direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the Bosscal with the rabbit?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — that is Pechuga de Conejo, a separate Bosscal expression given a third distillation. The Joven is double distilled, with no rabbit and no apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Durango mezcal, mountain to market — pick up Bosscal Joven online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bosscal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099680809003,"sku":"DM3302L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/BosscalJoven_05a62524-bd8d-4732-a9c2-8759311ea4bb.jpg?v=1626015949"},{"product_id":"divino-mezcal","title":"Divino Mezcal Reposado","description":"\u003cp\u003eDivino Mezcal Reposado is a 40% ABV, 750mL reposado mezcal from Matatlan, Oaxaca, made from 100% Espadin agave (Agave angustifolia) and rested in oak barrels. It comes from Licores Veracruz, the family producer whose Divino line is distilled in Matatlan and certified by the Mezcal Regulatory Council, and the house positions its reposado on depth, balance and persistence. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (best-supported US figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal reposado (oak-rested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Agave angustifolia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rested in oak barrels (duration not published by the producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico — Licores Veracruz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatatlan Espadin, Given Time in Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatatlan, on the edge of Oaxaca City, is one of mezcal's historic capitals, and Divino's family producer, Licores Veracruz, distils its mezcals there from carefully selected 100% Espadin. Resting the spirit in oak moves a reposado toward roundness — the agave softened, the edges polished — while the family's range runs from blanco to worm-rested and collector expressions. Find this reposado in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reposado-tequila\"\u003ereposado\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Divino\"\u003eDivino\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The producer positions its reposado on depth, balance and persistence — oak resting rounds the Espadin's herbal, roasted-agave core without burying it. No producer-published tasting notes for this specific reposado were retrievable, so expect the classic reposado arc: cooked agave first, gentle oak sweetness behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat at room temperature to let the oak and agave trade places, or pour it over a single large cube. A reposado mezcal also brings quiet smoke to a Oaxacan Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is Divino Reposado made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Agave angustifolia), per the producer's official catalogue — the classic mezcal agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does reposado mean for mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e The spirit has been rested in oak barrels before bottling, which softens and rounds the agave character; the producer does not publish an exact month count for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this bottle contain a worm or a pear?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neither is claimed for this listing — Divino makes a separate worm-rested reposado and a separate captive-pear joven as distinct expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOak-rested Matatlan mezcal — order Divino Reposado online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, for shipping across the US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099680841771,"sku":"DM3303L","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/DivinoMezcalReposado.jpg?v=1662494126"},{"product_id":"madre-mezcal","title":"Madre Mezcal Artesanal","description":"Distilled in the rolling hills of the Oaxacan Sierra by the Garcia Morales family, Madre Mezcal is made from agave Espadin and agave Cuishe using a family heirloom copper pot still.","brand":"Madre Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099699322923,"sku":"DM3671L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Madre-Mezcal_354c38dd-2936-4280-9c9d-5c977dbf1357.jpg?v=1625893898"},{"product_id":"mezcal-amaras-cupreata-joven","title":"Mezcal Amaras Cupreata Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eMezcal Amaras Cupreata Joven is an unaged 43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL mezcal made from 100% Cupreata agave — called Papalote — wild-grown on the slopes of Guerrero's Rio Balsas basin at 4,000–6,000 feet, where the agave takes some thirteen years to mature. Maestro Mezcalero Don Faustino Robledo cooks it in a conical earth oven over red oak, ferments it in ayacahuite pine wood and double-distils it in copper. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% (86 proof) — US bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cupreata (Papalote), matured ~13 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mazatlan, Guerrero, Mexico — Rio Balsas basin, Sierra Madre del Sur slopes, 4,000–6,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestro Mezcalero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Faustino Robledo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conical earth oven, red oak; mechanical shredder; fermentation in ayacahuite (white pine) wood; double distilled in copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuerrero's Wild Papalote, Bottled Joven\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mezcal drinkers meet Oaxaca first; Cupreata is the argument for Guerrero. The Papalote agave grows wild and slow in the Balsas basin — thirteen years on high Sierra Madre del Sur slopes before the jima — and it gives a greener, wilder spirit than cultivated Espadin: roasted seeds, herbs and pepper instead of fruit and blossom. Under Maestro Faustino Robledo, Amaras works it traditionally in Mazatlan, Guerrero — earth oven, pine fermentation, copper distillation — and bottles it joven so nothing stands between the agave and the glass. Set it beside the house's Oaxacan Espadin in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e collections, or see both on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Mezcal%20Amaras\"\u003eMezcal Amaras\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted pumpkin seeds, leather and cocoa (brand notes). \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, bright and herbal — green pepper and bell pepper with warm spice. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, with peppery spice lingering on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a copita, sipped slowly — Cupreata's herbal intensity rewards patience. It also gives a Mezcal Mule or a stirred mezcal Manhattan a distinctly wild, peppery spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Cupreata agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e Agave cupreata, called Papalote in Guerrero, is a wild agave of the Rio Balsas basin that takes around thirteen years to mature — much slower than cultivated Espadin — and produces a green, herbal, peppery mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Amaras Cupreata different from Amaras Espadin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Different agave, different state, different hand: Cupreata is wild Papalote from Guerrero at 43% ABV by Maestro Faustino Robledo, herbal and peppery; the Espadin is from Oaxaca at 41% ABV, floral and fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this bottling 43% ABV when some listings say 41%?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 43% figure is the US 750mL bottling sold here; the 41% figure belongs to the European 700mL bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild agave, high slopes, real pepper — order Mezcal Amaras Cupreata Joven online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mezcal Amaras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099716984875,"sku":"DM4004L","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mezcal-Amara_CC_81s-Cupreata-Joven_e7866874-f1a0-4147-8185-90b9a0c12937.jpg?v=1625922831"},{"product_id":"mezcal-amaras-espadin-joven","title":"Mezcal Amaras Espadín Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eMezcal Amaras Espadin Joven is an unaged 41% ABV (82 proof), 750mL mezcal made from 100% Espadin agave (Agave angustifolia) in San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca, Mexico. The producer cooperative Laajsh Doob cooks the agave five days in a conical stone oven, crushes it with an Egyptian mill (a tahona-style stone wheel), ferments naturally in pine wood and double-distils in small copper pot stills. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41% (82 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Agave angustifolia), matured 10 years per the brand spec sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laajsh Doob, a cooperative of mezcaleros sharing a palenque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked 5 days in a conical stone oven; Egyptian mill (stone wheel); natural fermentation in pine wood; double distilled in small copper pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaras, founded 2010; US distribution with Suntory Global Spirits since 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sustainability Flagship From San Juan del Rio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmaras was founded in 2010 by Santiago Suarez and Luis Nino de Rivera around a simple bargain with the land: the brand describes itself as the world's first carbon-neutral mezcal company and says it plants ten agaves for every one it harvests. The Espadin Joven is where that philosophy is bottled — estate-style Espadin from San Juan del Rio, worked by the Laajsh Doob cooperative through stone oven, stone wheel and copper still with no industrial shortcuts. The result is the house's calling card: a clean, bright, traditionally made joven built for sipping, not shooting. Compare it across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e collections, or see the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Mezcal%20Amaras\"\u003eMezcal Amaras\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bergamot citrus and cherry blossom (brand notes). \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens on sandalwood and closes with ripe mango, the Espadin's sweetness carried on a silky texture. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety and lightly salted, with a touch of cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat in a copita to catch the floral-fruit arc, or build a Mezcal Margarita or Oaxacan Old Fashioned on it — at 41% it holds its own in a stirred drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Mezcal Amaras Espadin made?\u003c\/strong\u003e In San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca, Mexico, by Laajsh Doob, a cooperative of mezcaleros — from 100% Espadin agave cooked in a stone oven and double-distilled in copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"joven\" mean for this mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven means young\/unaged: the spirit is bottled without barrel ageing after distillation, so the fresh Espadin character — citrus, blossom, mango — stays in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Amaras a sustainable mezcal brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e The brand describes itself as the world's first carbon-neutral mezcal company, offsetting emissions through sustainable-energy projects, and says it plants ten agaves for every one harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone-oven Espadin with a conscience — order Mezcal Amaras Espadin Joven online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mezcal Amaras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099717017643,"sku":"DM4005L","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mezcal-Amara_CC_81s-Espadi_CC_81n-Joven_9f70c099-9fd2-4b1c-b0a7-8fefe42df269.jpg?v=1625922697"},{"product_id":"el-de-bateo-mezcal","title":"El De Bateo Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl De Bateo Mezcal is a 40% ABV (80 proof) mezcal artesanal joven made from 100% Espadín agave in Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, Mexico — and it comes in a full 1L bottle. Maestro Mezcalero Erasto Martinez cooks the agave in underground stone ovens, crushes it with a horse-drawn tahona and double-distils in copper stills. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia), matured 8–10 years before harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestro Mezcalero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erasto Martinez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked 3–4 days in underground conical stone ovens; tahona-crushed; fermented in cypress wood tubs with spring water (~2 weeks); double distilled in copper boiler stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTlacolula Tradition in a Liter Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the white highlands of Tlacolula, Espadín agave grows for eight to ten years before the jima. El De Bateo keeps every step artesanal after that: three to four days roasting in underground conical stone ovens, a horse-drawn tahona stone for the crush, open fermentation in cypress wood tubs with spring water for about two weeks, and two passes through copper boiler stills under Maestro Erasto Martinez. The result is a traditional pit-roasted Oaxacan joven with nothing industrial about it — in a generous 1L format. Compare it across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e collections, or on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=El%20De%20Bateo\"\u003eEl De Bateo\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and smoky — roasted agave, citrus, warm smoke, tropical fruit and fresh herbs. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rounded; roasted agave sweetness and green fruit with warming smoke. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and warming, with lingering smoke, roasted agave and a clean mineral fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat in a copita or jícara with sal de gusano and orange slices, or give a Mezcal Margarita and a Oaxacan Old Fashioned a properly smoky base — the 1L bottle goes further at the bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is El De Bateo made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia), cultivated in Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca and matured eight to ten years before harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs El De Bateo really a 1L bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — unusually for mezcal, it is bottled at 1 liter (40% ABV), a size confirmed across retailers and export records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is El De Bateo produced?\u003c\/strong\u003e Artesanally: stone-oven cooking, tahona crushing, cypress-tub fermentation with spring water, and double distillation in copper stills, under Maestro Mezcalero Erasto Martinez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full liter of Tlacolula artesanal — order El De Bateo Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El De Bateo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099717705771,"sku":"DM4025L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/ElDeBateo_19a75f9e-5ab3-4296-9225-24f900cd770e.jpg?v=1625972372"},{"product_id":"vamonos-riendo-ensamble-mezcal","title":"Vamonos Riendo Ensamble Mezcal","description":"\u003cp\u003eVamonos Riendo Ensamble Mezcal is a joven Mezcal Artesanal — 42% ABV (84 proof), 750mL, an ensamble of Espadin agave matured eight years in San Juan del Rio and Tobala agave matured fourteen years in Soledad Salinas, Oaxaca, brought together in Tlalixtac de Cabrera and triple distilled in copper in a vegan pechuga style, with fruit in the still for the third distillation. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadin (8 years) and Tobala (14 years) ensamble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged, Mezcal Artesanal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underground stone-pit roast (black and white oak remnants), tahona milling, oak-vat fermentation, triple distilled in copper — vegan pechuga style with fruit in the third distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Agaves, Three Distillations, No Meat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name means \"let's go laughing,\" and the method is as distinctive as the name. Espadin and Tobala are roasted in underground stone pits fired with oak remnants to limit deforestation, milled by tahona and fermented in oak vats; the two mezcals are distilled together, then run a third time with fruit in the copper still — the pechuga tradition, made vegan, so the fruit rounds the spirit without any meat. The house was named Mezcal Distillery of the Year at the 2020 New York International Spirits Competition. Compare it across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelves, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Vamonos%20Riendo\"\u003eVamonos Riendo\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh fruit and honey with herbal notes and a subtle black-oak smokiness. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melon, pineapple, grapefruit and mandarin balanced by cocoa sweetness, with mint and anise. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and velvety — smooth caramel with a citrus bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in small pours, is the way to taste both agaves and the fruit-rounded third distillation. It also builds a superb mezcal Margarita or a Paloma-style serve where the Tobala florals lift the drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a vegan pechuga mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional pechuga is distilled a third time with fruit — and usually meat — in the still. Vamonos Riendo keeps the fruit and drops the meat, so the third distillation adds roundness and aroma while staying vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agaves are in Vamonos Riendo Ensamble?\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadin, matured eight years, and Tobala, matured fourteen years — an ensamble worked and distilled together rather than a single-varietal bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Vamonos Riendo aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a joven mezcal, bottled unaged at 42% ABV, so the flavour is agave, roast and the fruit-led third distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit-rounded, triple-distilled and quietly smoky — order Vamonos Riendo Ensamble Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vamonos Riendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099724750891,"sku":"DM4191L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Vamonos-Riendo-Ensamble-Mezcal_ac460ba7-e8bf-497b-bcfa-b075744f13cb.jpg?v=1625829064"},{"product_id":"scorpion-mezcal-silver","title":"Scorpion Mezcal Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eScorpion Mezcal Silver is the house's unaged joven — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL, distilled from 100% Espadin agave in Oaxaca, Mexico and bottled clear and unaged with a real scorpion (venom removed) sealed inside every bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver \/ Joven — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM 019X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real scorpion sealed in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Original Scorpion in the Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScorpion has always led with the spirit, not the stunt: Douglas French's distillery in San Agustin de las Juntas makes its Espadin mezcal with steam-autoclave cooking, open stainless-vat fermentation and a double distillation — stainless steel first, then copper pot — and the Silver is that spirit untouched by oak, all agave, citrus and dry, savoury depth. The scorpion came later as a signature, harvested on the distillery grounds and sealed into the bottle where the spirit preserves it; it flavours nothing, and it has made the bottle unmistakable for decades. Start here, then climb the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelves, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Scorpion%20Mezcal\"\u003eScorpion Mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and savoury — lime, citrus, cucumber, salt and herbs, with char and spice as it warms. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and sweet at once — lime, citrus and leather in a light, spritely body, almost tannic at the edges. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A delicate warmth, smoky with a spicy aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to meet the house style, or put it to work: it is built for Margaritas, Palomas and mezcal Mules, where an unaged Espadin brings smoke without oak sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the scorpion real, and is it safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Real, yes — the brand removes the venom and stinger before sealing the scorpion in, and the spirit preserves the exoskeleton. It is a signature, not a garnish; the brand does not suggest eating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'Silver' mean for mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver is the unaged class — the same as joven. The spirit goes from still to bottle without oak, so it tastes purely of agave, roast and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the scorpion change the flavour?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The brand is explicit that the scorpion is a signature of the house, preserved by the spirit — the flavour is all Espadin mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle everyone remembers, the mezcal worth drinking — order Scorpion Mezcal Silver online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpion Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099725504555,"sku":"DM4209L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Scorpion-Mezcal-Silver_dbd93033-ab07-4763-86df-5ca4b1d3d142.jpg?v=1625842989"},{"product_id":"scorpion-mezcal-anejo-1-year","title":"Scorpion Mezcal Anejo 1 Year","description":"\u003cp\u003eScorpion Mezcal Anejo 1 Year is the house's classic aged mezcal — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL, distilled from 100% Espadin agave in Oaxaca, Mexico and rested one full year in French oak barrels of less than 200 litres as a single-barrel bottling, with a real scorpion (venom removed) sealed in every bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anejo — 1 year in French oak, single-barrel bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM 019X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real scorpion sealed in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Barrel, One Year, One Scorpion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the long-aged luxury bottlings, this was the Scorpion that started it: Espadin mezcal from Douglas French's Oaxacan distillery, given exactly the anejo treatment — a year in a single oak barrel, long enough for vanilla and caramel to wrap the smoke without burying the agave. And yes, the scorpion is real: the brand harvests them on the distillery grounds, removes venom and stinger, and seals the exoskeleton into each bottle, where the high-proof spirit preserves it indefinitely. Pour it from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelves alongside its longer-rested sibling in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anejo-tequila\"\u003eanejo\u003c\/a\u003e selection, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Scorpion%20Mezcal\"\u003eScorpion Mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very smoky and understated — a freshly opened tobacco tin over the agave. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and sweet at once — lime, leather, oil and smoke with a suggestion of mint, in a resinous mouthfeel. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A delicate burn for 80 proof, smoky with a spicy aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or over one large cube. The year of oak makes it the natural mezcal for an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan riff where a joven would shout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the scorpion in this bottle real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the brand confirms a real scorpion, with venom and stinger removed, is sealed into the Silver and Anejo 1 Year bottles; what remains is the preserved exoskeleton, and it is not meant to be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the 1 Year and 5 Year Anejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e Time in oak: one year in a single barrel for this bottling, versus five years in French oak for the 5 Year, which is darker, richer and presented in a French glass decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs anejo mezcal like anejo tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ageing classes mirror each other (anejo means at least a year in oak), but the base spirit differs — this is 100% Espadin mezcal from Oaxaca, with mezcal's roast and smoke under the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original scorpion bottle, oak-softened — buy Scorpion Mezcal Anejo 1 Year online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpion Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099725537323,"sku":"DM4210L","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Scorpion-Mezcal-Anejo-1-Year_a53d009a-3a95-4b7d-8833-cae5f975e892.jpg?v=1625843344"},{"product_id":"scorpion-mezcal-anejo-5-year","title":"Scorpion Mezcal Anejo 5 Year","description":"\u003cp\u003eScorpion Mezcal Anejo 5 Year is the longest-rested bottling in the Scorpion range — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL, distilled from 100% Espadin agave in Oaxaca, Mexico and aged five years in French oak barrels of less than 200 litres until the agave and the wood are fully married, then bottled by hand in small single-barrel batches in a French glass decanter. The bottle carries the house signature: a real scorpion sealed inside. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anejo — 5 years in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM 019X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real scorpion sealed in the bottle; French glass decanter presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Years of French Oak on Oaxacan Espadin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScorpion, the house founded by Douglas French and produced in San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, built its name on two things: its Espadin mezcal — cooked in steam autoclaves rather than smoky pits, which keeps the profile unusually clean for mezcal — and the scorpion in every bottle. The 5 Year is where the house shows patience — the joven spirit laid into French oak for a full five years, far beyond the anejo minimum, until caramelised agave, dried fruit and polished wood speak at the same volume. It drinks like the bridge between mezcal and fine aged tequila that anejo mezcal, at its best, can be. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e selection and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anejo-tequila\"\u003eanejo\u003c\/a\u003e shelves, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Scorpion%20Mezcal\"\u003eScorpion Mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted pineapple, raw honey, vanilla and caramel with cinnamon bark, fresh herbs and a trace of smouldering embers. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled pineapple and wildflower honey over oiled leather, charred oak and exotic peppercorns. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long — toffee, peppery spice and smoky oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a stemmed glass, with time — five years of oak deserve a slow pour. It also makes a luxurious anejo Old Fashioned for mezcal drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the scorpion in the bottle real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — brand copy confirms a real scorpion, with venom and stinger removed, is sealed into every Scorpion bottle, this decanter included. It is the house signature, preserved by the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long must an anejo mezcal age?\u003c\/strong\u003e At least one year in oak by Mexican regulation. This bottling rests a full five years in French oak — five times the minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Scorpion Mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e The house was founded in Oaxaca by Douglas French and distils 100% Espadin mezcal at NOM 019X in San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range's deepest pour, scorpion and all — order Scorpion Mezcal Anejo 5 Year online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpion Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099725570091,"sku":"DM4211L","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Scorpion-Mezcal-Anejo-5-Year_ff07b471-29a3-4c97-86ca-28ed474d5a17.jpg?v=1625843219"},{"product_id":"wahaka-mezcal-madre-cuishe","title":"Wahaka Mezcal Madre-Cuishe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWahaka Mezcal Madre-Cuishe is a single-varietal joven mezcal — 42% ABV (84 proof), 750mL, made from 100% Madre-Cuishe agave (Agave karwinskii) grown around San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, roasted in earthen pits, tahona-milled, fermented with wild yeast in pine vats and double distilled in copper by maestro Alberto 'Beto' Morales. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Madre-Cuishe (Agave karwinskii)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen pit roast (3–5 days, ocote wood), tahona milling, pine-vat fermentation with wild yeast (10–12 days), double copper-pot distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM 0148X (label-copy sourced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Karwinskii in Its Purest Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadre-Cuishe is the grand Karwinskii — a tall, tree-like agave whose long maturation gives a mezcal of unusual dryness and poise. Wahaka bottles it alone so nothing blurs the variety's signature: citrus blossom, wet stone and that earthy, mineral depth the family is known for. Production is the house tradition under Beto Morales — earthen roasting, stone tahona, pine-vat fermentation with wild yeast, copper pot stills — carried out at the family's palenque in San Dionisio Ocotepec. Browse it alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, explore the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Wahaka%20Mezcal\"\u003eWahaka Mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green aloe, pine sap and white pepper over light agave syrup and dusty clay. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime, lemon and pepper with sage, candied ginger and a little mango, over a firm minerality the brand likens to fresh fallen rain on dry earth. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry and earthy-citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a copita — the blossom aromatics are delicate and worth meeting undiluted. Its dry minerality also makes it the mezcalero's choice for a stirred, spirit-forward serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Madre-Cuishe agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e A variety of Agave karwinskii, the tall trunk-forming agave family of Oaxaca. 'Madre' — mother — nods to its size and its role as a parent plant in Karwinskii stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Madre-Cuishe differ from the Wahaka Ensamble?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ensamble blends varieties (Espadin with Madre-Cuishe); this bottling is 100% Madre-Cuishe, so the dry, mineral, blossom-led Karwinskii character stands alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Wahaka Madre-Cuishe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wahaka's own listing gives 42% ABV (84 proof) for this bottling, and that is the figure used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, floral and mineral — order Wahaka Mezcal Madre-Cuishe online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wahaka Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099725668395,"sku":"DM4213L","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Wahaka-Mezcal-Madre-Cuishe_2894709f-e6be-4e7b-af24-5d5d34a43985.jpg?v=1625824021"},{"product_id":"wahaka-mezcal-tobala","title":"Wahaka Mezcal Tobalá","description":"\u003cp\u003eWahaka Mezcal Tobala is a single-varietal wild-agave mezcal — 42% ABV (84 proof), 750mL, made from 100% wild Tobala (Agave potatorum) harvested in the Oaxacan highlands, roasted in earthen pits, tahona-milled, fermented with wild yeast in pine vats and double distilled in copper by maestro Alberto 'Beto' Morales in San Dionisio Ocotepec. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% wild Tobala (Agave potatorum), harvested after ~12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen pit roast (3–5 days, ocote wood), tahona milling, pine-vat fermentation with wild yeast (10–12 days), double copper-pot distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM 0148X (label-copy sourced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe King of the Wild Agaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobala grows where it pleases — small, scattered, half-hidden in rocky highland shade — and it cannot be farmed the way Espadin can, which is why mezcaleros call it the king of agaves and why a bottle takes so many plants to fill. Wahaka's version is made the slow way by Beto Morales, a fifth-generation maestro: wild Tobala roasted three to five days underground, crushed by tahona, fermented with wild yeast in pine vats and distilled twice in copper. The result is the floral, tropical register that makes Tobala the most sought-after of the wild mezcals. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e collection, compare the house's other agaves across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelves, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Wahaka%20Mezcal\"\u003eWahaka Mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, floral and herbaceous — the variety's unmistakable perfume. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mango, pineapple and tropical fruit with grass and a touch of cinnamon, in a rich, rounded body. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm and sweet, the florals returning at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, always — Tobala this expressive should not be buried in a cocktail. Pour a small measure, let it open for a minute, and drink it slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Tobala mezcal more expensive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobala is a small wild agave that grows scattered in rocky highlands and yields very little liquid per plant, so each bottle represents many plants and a long, careful harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Tobala taste like compared with Espadin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Where Espadin is earthy and robust, Tobala is floral, fruity and tropical — mango, white pepper and flowers — with a sweeter finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Wahaka Tobala aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a joven mezcal, bottled unaged at 42% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild, floral and increasingly rare — buy Wahaka Mezcal Tobala online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wahaka Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099725701163,"sku":"DM4214L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Wahaka-Mezcal-Tobala_CC_81_a10b0eea-430b-4d8d-9567-b056d1d9bd3b.jpg?v=1625823899"},{"product_id":"wahaka-mezcal-ensamble","title":"Wahaka Mezcal Ensamble","description":"\u003cp\u003eWahaka Mezcal Ensamble is a traditional field-blend mezcal — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL, made from Espadin, Madre-Cuishe and Tobala agaves — Wahaka's published recipe is 50% estate Espadin, 25% wild Madre-Cuishe, 25% wild Tobala — grown around San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, cooked, fermented and distilled together: milled by tahona, fermented with wild yeast in pine vats and double distilled in copper by maestro mezcalero Alberto 'Beto' Morales. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadin 50%, Madre-Cuishe 25%, Tobala 25% (maker's published recipe), co-processed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged ensamble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen pit roast (3–5 days, ocote wood), tahona milling, pine-vat fermentation with wild yeast (10–12 days), double copper-pot distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM 0148X (label-copy sourced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Palenque's Own Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ensamble is how a mezcalero bottles his whole farm at once: agaves planted, harvested and worked together, each variety lending what the other lacks — Espadin's generous, earthy sweetness steadied by Madre-Cuishe's dry minerality and lifted by Tobala's florals. At Wahaka, fifth-generation maestro Alberto 'Beto' Morales runs the palenque the traditional way: three to five days roasting in earthen pits over ocote wood, a stone tahona for milling, wild-yeast fermentation in pine vats, and two passes through copper pot stills. Nothing is rushed and nothing is corrected in a tank farm. Compare it with Wahaka's single-varietal bottles in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e selection, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Wahaka%20Mezcal\"\u003eWahaka Mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus — lime above all — over roasted agave and light smoke. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, earthy and sweet, the citrus carrying through a dry, mineral core. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and lingering, with the fibre-fermented depth traditional mezcal is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a copita, is the traditional serve — and the best way to taste both agaves. It also builds a superb mezcal Margarita, where the Madre-Cuishe minerality keeps the drink dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a mezcal ensamble?\u003c\/strong\u003e An ensamble is made from more than one agave variety worked together through production — here Espadin with Madre-Cuishe and Tobala — rather than a single-varietal distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Wahaka mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Maestro mezcalero Alberto 'Beto' Morales, a fifth-generation producer in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, working a traditional palenque with tahona, oak vats and copper stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Wahaka Ensamble aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a joven mezcal, bottled unaged so the two agaves and the traditional process speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true palenque blend from a fifth-generation maestro — order Wahaka Mezcal Ensamble online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wahaka Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099725766699,"sku":"DM4215L","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Wahaka-Mezcal-Ensamble_835dc098-d22e-4ebc-ad09-7d1cfbea31af.jpg?v=1625824260"},{"product_id":"don-amado-mezcal-tripon-barril-bicuishe","title":"Don Amado Mezcal Tripon, Barril, \u0026 Bicuishe","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Mezcal Tripon, Barril, \u0026amp; Bicuishe is an all-Karwinskii ensamble — 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL, made from three varieties of Agave karwinskii (Tripon, Barril and Bicuishe) grown at 4,800 feet in San Pablo Apostol, Oaxaca, and double distilled in ceramic clay pots in Santa Catarina Minas. Unaged and bottled as a joven, it is a study of one agave family in three voices. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tripon, Barril and Bicuishe — all Agave karwinskii varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven ensamble — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen roast (4 days, guamuchil and mesquite), fermented with bagazo in 1,400L pine vats, double distilled in ceramic pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Karwinskii, One Family Portrait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost ensambles mix agave families; this one stays home. Tripon, Barril and Bicuishe are all local forms of Agave karwinskii — the tall, trunk-forming species of Oaxaca's dry hills — and Don Amado roasts, ferments and distils them together so their differences read as harmony rather than contrast: Barril's roundness, Bicuishe's woody depth, Tripon's bright lift. The process is the house signature, unchanged for generations in Santa Catarina Minas: earthen pits, pine vats, airborne yeast and ceramic pot stills. Browse its siblings in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e collection, see the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, or check the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Amado\"\u003eDon Amado\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastry-sweet — wild honey, green apple peel, tart cider, pear and white grape over roast agave. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sweetness with green herbs and overripe nectarine. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and smooth, the herbal Karwinskii character carrying through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a copita is the way to hear all three varieties. It also makes a fascinating split-base with a blanco tequila in a Margarita riff, where its green, herbal side lifts the drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Tripon, Barril and Bicuishe?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are three named varieties of Agave karwinskii, the trunk-forming agave family of Oaxaca. Each has its own shape and flavour register, and mezcaleros have blended them for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there Espadin in this mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Unlike many ensambles, this one is entirely Karwinskii — there is no Espadin anchor in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is an ensamble different from a single-varietal mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e A single-varietal bottling isolates one agave; an ensamble like this one cooks and distils several together, so the final spirit is a true field blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne family, three voices, all clay pot — buy Don Amado Tripon, Barril \u0026amp; Bicuishe online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099725963307,"sku":"DM4219L","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Amado-Mezcal-Tripon-Barril-Bicuishe_4a02e916-23e9-44a6-87a7-53b00d6150dd.jpg?v=1625980062"},{"product_id":"don-amado-mezcal-ensamble-tobala-bicuishe","title":"Don Amado Mezcal Ensamble Tobala \u0026 Bicuishe","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Mezcal Ensamble Tobala \u0026amp; Bicuishe is a two-agave joven mezcal — 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL, made from wild Tobala (Agave potatorum) and Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii) grown at 4,800 feet in San Pablo Apostol, Oaxaca, roasted together and double distilled in ceramic clay pots in Santa Catarina Minas. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobala (Agave potatorum) and Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven ensamble — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen roast (4 days, guamuchil and mesquite), fermented with bagazo in 1,400L pine vats, double distilled in ceramic pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Wild Agaves, One Roast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ensamble is mezcal's oldest blending logic: the agaves go into the pit together, ferment together and distil together, so the marriage happens in the ground and the still rather than in a blending tank. Here the pairing is inspired — Tobala, the small, sweet, mineral wild agave of the highlands, laid over Bicuishe, a woody Karwinskii that brings structure and depth. The Arellanes family's clay-pot method does the rest, four days of earthen roasting and a double pass through ceramic stills. Find it among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelves, compare the single-varietal bottlings across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Amado\"\u003eDon Amado\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer stone fruit, soft tea rose and toasted red chile, with a whisper of sea spray. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earl Grey tea, dried orange peel and candied mango over cinnamon and a faint woodiness from the Bicuishe. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and jammy, closing on black licorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat and give it time — the Tobala's fruit and florals arrive first, the Bicuishe's wood and spice behind them. A single large cube is as much chill as it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'ensamble' mean in mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e An ensamble is made from two or more agave varieties that are cooked, fermented and distilled together — here Tobala and Bicuishe — rather than blending separately finished mezcals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Tobala agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e A small, wild Agave potatorum that grows in rocky highland soils. It yields little liquid per plant, which is why Tobala mezcals are prized and priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Don Amado's aged mezcals?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This ensamble is a joven — unaged — so what you taste is the two agaves and the clay pot, with no oak in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Tobala sweetness over Bicuishe structure — order Don Amado Ensamble Tobala \u0026amp; Bicuishe online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099725996075,"sku":"DM4220L","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Amado-Mezcal-Ensamble-Tobala-Bicuishe_5043b8b9-75a2-4053-9429-9d4c1ae7afe8.jpg?v=1625980185"},{"product_id":"don-amado-mezcal-largo","title":"Don Amado Mezcal Largo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Mezcal Largo is a single-varietal joven mezcal — 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL, made from 100% Largo agave (Agave karwinskii) grown at 4,800 feet in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, and double distilled in ceramic clay pots in the same town. Unaged, it shows the tall, trunk-forming Karwinskii family at its most elegant. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Largo (Agave karwinskii), 10–14 years to mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen roast (4 days, guamuchil and mesquite), fermented with bagazo in 1,400L pine vats, double distilled in ceramic pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tree-Trunk Agave of the Karwinskii\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLargo earns its name honestly: where most agaves hug the ground, this Karwinskii grows an elongated, trunk-like heart that takes ten to fourteen years to mature and stands over the Oaxacan hillsides like a spiky desert tree. Both the piñas and lengths of trunk go into the roast at Don Amado, where the Arellanes family cooks them four days in earthen pits, ferments the crushed agave with its fibre in pine vats, and distils twice in the ceramic pots Santa Catarina Minas is famous for. Compare it with its sibling bottlings in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e range, explore the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or see the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Amado\"\u003eDon Amado\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft smoke over rich cooked agave and candied fruit. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and bright — cooked maguey sweetness, subtle baking spice and a clean, green freshness. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and clean, like the air after desert rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, at room temperature, in small pours — Largo's creamy texture is the point, and chilling mutes it. It is also a beautiful base for a stirred mezcal Martini-style serve with a saline edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Largo agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e A variety of Agave karwinskii named for its long, trunk-like form. It matures over 10–14 years in Oaxaca's highlands, and both its hearts and trunks are roasted for mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Largo different from Arroqueno?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are different agave families: Largo is a Karwinskii — lean, green and creamy — while Arroqueno is a giant Agave americana, fruitier and more floral. Don Amado bottles each on its own so the contrast shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this mezcal aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a joven, bottled unaged at 46% ABV straight from the clay-pot distillation and reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall-agave elegance, distilled in clay — buy Don Amado Mezcal Largo online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099726028843,"sku":"DM4221L","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Amado-Mezcal-Largo_f459ce9b-ed93-4764-96a5-727ede31818d.jpg?v=1625980186"},{"product_id":"don-amado-mezcal-arroqueno","title":"Don Amado Mezcal Arroqueno","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Amado Mezcal Arroqueno is a single-varietal joven mezcal — 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL, made from 100% Arroqueno agave (Agave americana var. oaxacensis) grown at 4,800 feet in San Pablo Apostol, Oaxaca, and double distilled in ceramic clay pots in Santa Catarina Minas. Unaged and bottled clear, it is the purest read on one of mezcal's largest, slowest agaves. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Arroqueno (Agave americana var. oaxacensis), ~18 years to mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthen roast (4 days, guamuchil and mesquite), fermented with bagazo in 1,400L pine vats, double distilled in ceramic pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Enormous Agave, One Clay Pot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArroqueno is a giant among agaves — a plant so large it needs close to two decades in the ground before harvest, yet cultivatable, which makes this single-varietal bottling sustainable as well as rare. The Arellanes family, making mezcal in Oaxaca's highlands since the late 1700s, treats it the old Minas way: the halved and quartered hearts are roasted four days in earthen pits over guamuchil and mesquite, shredded, fermented with their own fibre in pine vats on airborne yeast, and run twice through ceramic pot stills — a fragile, sixteenth-century method that gives Don Amado its smoky, herbal signature. Set it against the rest of the house in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e selection, browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila and mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelves, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Amado\"\u003eDon Amado\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and floral — caramelised agave, leather and a soft thread of smoke. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe cooked yam fruit with quince, persimmon, lemon verbena and citrus leaf, layered over chocolate, espresso and savoury spice. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supple and mineral, the gentle smoke settling last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a wide clay copita or a small rocks glass — clay-pot mezcal rewards patience, and the fruit opens as it breathes. It also stands up in a mezcal Old Fashioned, where the chocolate and spice notes deepen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Arroqueno agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e A very large variety of Agave americana (var. oaxacensis) native to Oaxaca. It takes around 18 years to mature, and because it can be cultivated rather than only wild-harvested, bottlings like this one are both exotic and sustainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Don Amado Arroqueno aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a joven mezcal — distilled and bottled without oak ageing — so the flavour is all agave, roast and clay pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does clay-pot distillation change?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic pot stills, the traditional method of Santa Catarina Minas, impart a distinctive minerality and soften the smoke into an herbal, earthy register you do not get from copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clay-pot classic from one of Oaxaca's oldest mezcal families — order Don Amado Mezcal Arroqueno online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Amado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099726094379,"sku":"DM4222L","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Amado-Mezcal-Arroqueno_d2e89885-6efc-4a78-88da-0a0b48a21a0f.jpg?v=1625980186"},{"product_id":"rancho-de-la-luna-mezcal","title":"Rancho De La Luna Mezcal","description":"RANCHO de la LUNA MEZCAL is hand-crafted and bottled with the same generous spirits of warm hospitality, creativity, and attention to detail that has made the RANCHO de la LUNA recording studio a destination for artists, and a beacon for music fans worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRANCHO de la LUNA MEZCAL is pleased to present this beautiful libation for your enjoyment and inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes:\r\u003cbr\u003eA perfect balance of aromas, our Espadin Joven carries notes of spice, quince, and fresh olives. 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Perfect in your favorite cocktail or served neat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAGAVE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspadín\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSPECIES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngustifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMATURATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7-9 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALC\/VOL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e45%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROOF:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90 Proof","brand":"Sombra Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099729764395,"sku":"DM4293L","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Sombra-Mezcal-Espadi_CC_81n_57c42adf-f085-4749-9250-f917cdddf1ca.jpg?v=1625868192"},{"product_id":"bruxo-mezcal-no-1-espadin-joven","title":"Bruxo Mezcal No. 1 Espadin Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eBruxo Mezcal No. 1 Espadin Joven is the foundational bottling of the Bruxo range — 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL, 100% Espadin agave made by maestro mezcalero Lucio Morales Lopez in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, roasted in a conical earthen oven, milled by hand and horse-drawn tahona, naturally fermented and double distilled in a copper pot still, bottled joven and unaged. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadin (Agave angustifolia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conical earthen oven (pine and oak smoke), hand and horse-drawn tahona milling, wood-vat fermentation, double distilled in a copper pot still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico — Maestro Lucio Morales Lopez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe First Bruxo, From a Village of Maestros\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.1 is where the Bruxo range starts: a single-agave Espadin from San Dionisio Ocotepec, a mezcal village in Oaxaca's Central Valleys at roughly 1,788 metres, made by Lucio Morales Lopez with the full traditional toolkit — maguey roasted for days in a conical earthen oven over pine and oak, crushed under a tahona stone, fermented in wood and run twice through a copper pot still. Nothing is aged and nothing is blended away; this is the house's reference Espadin, and the numbered range (Barril, ensambles, a Tobala) builds outward from it. Compare it with its two-agave sibling on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, or browse the full range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bruxo\"\u003eBruxo\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light floral smoke over cooked agave, with charcoal and black pepper in the earthier pours. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus-forward and dry, roasted agave and peppery spice, a faint white-grape freshness underneath. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky and clean, pepper and charcoal carrying off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a copita or jicara, where the oven smoke and Espadin fruit stay in balance; it is the classic sipping expression of the range. A pinch of sal de gusano and an orange slice is the traditional accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"No.1\" mean in the Bruxo range?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the first and foundational expression: 100% Espadin, single maestro, single village. The numbers that follow explore other agaves and blends — No.3 is Barril, No.5 is Tobala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Bruxo No.1?\u003c\/strong\u003e Maestro mezcalero Lucio Morales Lopez of San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca — a different producer from Bruxo X, which is made in the same village by Juan Morales Garcia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in the traditional measure: the agave is roasted in an earthen oven over wood, so expect genuine oven smoke woven through cooked agave, citrus and pepper — not a peated, medicinal smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference Espadin of the range — buy Bruxo Mezcal No. 1 Espadin Joven online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruxo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099732549675,"sku":"DM4364L","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bruxo-Mezcal-No.-1-Espadin-Joven_a91e78b6-8993-492c-9b81-8f186325e813.jpg?v=1626009577"},{"product_id":"bruxo-x-espadin-barril-mezcal-joven","title":"Bruxo X Espadin Barril Mezcal Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003eBruxo X Espadin Barril Mezcal Joven is Bruxo's ensamble mezcal — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL, a post-distillation blend of 80% Espadin and 20% Barril (Karwinskii) mezcal made by maestro mezcalero Juan Morales Garcia in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, cooked in a conical earthen oven, tahona-milled and double distilled in copper pot stills, bottled joven and unaged. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Espadin \/ 20% Barril, blended after distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven — unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conical earthen oven, horse-drawn tahona, natural fermentation in wood vats, double distilled in copper pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico — Maestro Juan Morales Garcia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Ensamble Built for the Glass and the Shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruxo — from \"brujo,\" the shaman or wise one — was created by a group of friends to bottle the mezcal of Oaxaca's palenques, and the X (the letter pronounced through \"Oaxaca\" and \"Mexico\" themselves) is the range's blending exercise: Espadin for the classic roasted-agave core, wild Barril for structure and a greener, more mineral edge, married after distillation rather than in the oven. Maestro Juan Morales Garcia works the traditional way in San Dionisio Ocotepec — a conical horno fired for days, a horse-drawn tahona stone, open natural fermentation and two passes through copper pot stills. Explore the village's other bottling on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelves, browse the wider agave range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bruxo\"\u003eBruxo\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate citrus and flowers, with peanut and jicama (producer notes). \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus peel and fruit over dried chamomile, light minerality and a touch of honey. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and warming, with a subtle charred edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX is the Bruxo built to mix — it holds a Mezcal Margarita or a Paloma twist together without disappearing — but the Barril component rewards a neat pour too. Bruxo's own copy warns that each lot varies slightly; check the bottle for its lot details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an ensamble mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of mezcals from more than one agave variety. In Bruxo X the blend is made after distillation: 80% Espadin mezcal married with 20% Barril mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Bruxo X different from Bruxo No.1?\u003c\/strong\u003e No.1 is 100% Espadin at a higher strength, made by a different maestro (Lucio Morales Lopez) in the same village; X is the two-agave ensamble by Juan Morales Garcia, positioned for mixing as well as sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bruxo X aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a joven, bottled unaged after distillation, so the oven smoke and agave character stay front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo agaves, one village, copper-pot character — order Bruxo X Espadin Barril Mezcal Joven online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruxo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099732582443,"sku":"DM4365L","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bruxo-X-Espadin-Barril-Mezcal-Joven_3b2899a5-1545-4494-8654-03b0e8b4225d.jpg?v=1626009467"},{"product_id":"don-alberto-mezcal-joven","title":"Don Alberto Mezcal Joven","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | Unaged mezcal | Maestro Mezcalero Alberto Partida\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don+Alberto\"\u003eDon Alberto\u003c\/a\u003e Mezcal Joven is an unaged \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e from the same house behind the Don Alberto tequilas: handcrafted in Mexico under the direction of maestro mezcalero Alberto Partida, and bottled clean and clear so the agave does the talking. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoven means \"young\" — this mezcal goes straight from distillation to bottle with no barrel time. Expect roasted agave smoke, earthy minerality, and bright citrus on the nose; a palate of grilled pineapple, sweet smoke, and white pepper; and a dry, smoky finish that invites the next sip. A proper introduction to mezcal for tequila drinkers, and an honest, no-frills bottle for mezcal fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted agave and smoke on the nose, grilled pineapple and white pepper on the palate, dry earthy-smoky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnaged and unfiltered character\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure agave expression, no barrel masking anything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOM 0573X\u003c\/strong\u003e — certified traditional production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted by maestro mezcalero Alberto Partida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip neat at room temperature in a veladora or small clay copita. Also excellent in a mezcal margarita or a smoky Paloma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs mezcal the same as tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — both are agave spirits from Mexico, but mezcal is traditionally roasted in underground pits (giving it its signature smoke) and can be made from several agave varieties, while tequila is made only from blue Weber agave in specific regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does joven mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Young\" — unaged, bottled directly after distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich agave is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand has not published the agave variety; we describe only what is verified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Alberto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099733827627,"sku":"DM4387L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Alberto-Mezcal-Joven_d5f5f04e-17d3-451f-b58b-b850e9a22c8b.jpg?v=1625980293"},{"product_id":"lobos-1707-mezcal-artesanal-tequila","title":"Lobos 1707 Mezcal Artesanal Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobos 1707 Mezcal Artesanal Tequila is the Oaxacan outlier in the LeBron James-backed Lobos 1707 lineup: a 42% ABV (84 proof), 750mL mezcal made from 100% Espadín agave, roasted in open conical Oaxacan fire pits, stone-ground, and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks via the solera method. Founded by Diego Osorio with CEO Dia Simms, the brand bridges Mexican tradition and Spanish heritage in every bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín (Angustifolia), roasted in open-air Oaxacan fire pits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks, solera method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 pts Chilled 100 Spirits Awards; Platinum Best in Class, Intl. SIP Awards; Platinum 96 pts, Beverage Tasting Institute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOaxaca Meets Jerez\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything about this mezcal is traditional until the finish. The piñas are harvested with hand tools, roasted in earthen pits, and crushed on a stone tahona — then the spirit rests in PX sherry casks, marrying Oaxacan smoke with Spanish sherry heritage. It is the same old-meets-new-world thinking behind the Lobos 1707 tequilas, applied to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e. A portion of proceeds supports wolf sanctuaries in Mexico and the United States — \u003cem\u003elobos\u003c\/em\u003e means wolves, and the Osorio family coat of arms runs through the brand's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is thick with roasted herbs, charred undergrowth, cooked peppers, and a dash of menthol over lingering smoke. The palate is intensely smoky with subtle spice — black pepper, hickory smoke, toasted piñon, young pineapple, desert sage, creamy spice. The finish is deep, gradual, and lasting, smoke resolving into a sweet PX-kissed warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip neat in a copita to let the smoke-and-sherry layers unfold, or build a smoky mezcal Old Fashioned where the PX finish stands in for the usual sweetness. It also elevates a mezcal Negroni. Pair with grilled meats, dark chocolate, or Oaxacan chapulines if you are feeling traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Lobos 1707 Mezcal made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Espadín agave, roasted in open conical fire pits in Oaxaca and ground on a stone mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the PX cask finish add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePedro Ximénez sherry casks contribute dried-fruit sweetness and creamy spice that round the mezcal's smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is behind Lobos 1707?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounder Diego Osorio and CEO Dia Simms, with investment from NBA icon LeBron James; launched in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 94 points at the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards, Platinum Best in Class at the International SIP Awards, and Platinum\/96 points from the Beverage Tasting Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Lobos%201707\"\u003eLobos 1707\u003c\/a\u003e family and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal\u003c\/a\u003e shelves. 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