Derechito Mezcal Artesanal Cupreata

Derechito Mezcal Artesanal Cupreata is a wild-agave mezcal from Michoacán, Mexico: 48% ABV (96 proof) in this 700mL bottle, made the artisanal way — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

Derechito is a family-run Mexican company founded in 2018, producing this mezcal with small producers in Michoacán from 100% wild Cupreata agave — the papalote agave of the Michoacán/Guerrero coast. The piñas are roasted in a conical stone oven, milled and naturally fermented in underground pine vats, then double-distilled in copper pot stills with a montera — the traditional Filipino-influenced still head used in Michoacán.

Tasting notes: no official brand tasting notes are published — expect the wild-Cupreata profile of earthy and mineral character, herbal and citrus notes, and light smoke.

Why buy Derechito Cupreata? Because Cupreata is one of mezcal's wilder expressions — a true wild agave, stone-roasted and copper-distilled by small producers — at a bottling proof (48%) that shows everything the spirit has. Sip it neat and compare with the rest of the tequila and mezcal collection, the Derechito brand collection, or our cocktails collection for a smoky mezcal margarita base.

Serving note: neat in a copita at room temperature; a splash of water opens the herbal side.

What is Cupreata agave? A wild agave species (papalote) native to the Michoacán/Guerrero coast, known for earthy, mineral, herbal mezcals.

What proof is Derechito Cupreata? 48% ABV (96 proof).

What does "artesanal" mean on a mezcal label? It certifies traditional production methods — stone-oven roasting, natural fermentation, and small copper pot stills.

Is a NOM published for Derechito? No NOM was found published for this brand — the draft makes no distillery-number claim.