Palomo Mezcal Maguey Espadin
Palomo Mezcal Maguey Espadin is a 92-proof (46% ABV) artisanal joven mezcal in a 750mL bottle — 100% Espadin maguey from Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, pit-roasted for five days, tahona-crushed, naturally fermented and double-distilled in copper. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadin (Agave angustifolia), harvested at 8–9 years
- Production: underground pit oven (5 days), horse-drawn tahona mill, natural fermentation in pine vats, double-distilled in copper pot stills
- Producer: cooperative of producers in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca — the "Mezcal Capital of the World"
A Cooperative Mezcal from Matatlan
Palomo comes from Del Buen Agave, a cooperative of mezcal producers in Santiago Matatlan that has worked together since 1930 and formalized as a cooperative society in 2006. The Espadin expression follows the old methods end to end: agave hearts roasted underground for five days over mostly oak wood, milled by horse-drawn tahona, fermented with ambient yeasts in pine wood vats for four to six days, then double-distilled in copper. The oak-heavy roast keeps the smoke gentle, so citrus and agave sweetness lead. Browse the Palomo collection and the full mezcal selection at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per retailer profiles: roasted agave, earthy minerals, citrus and herbal undertones on the nose; smooth and bold on the palate with smoky, peppery notes and a touch of sweetness; a long, warm finish of lingering smoke and spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita or veladora to catch the citrus-smoke balance, or as the base of a Mezcal Negroni or Oaxacan Old Fashioned — at 92 proof it stands up to bold cocktail builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Palomo mezcal?
A cooperative of producers (Del Buen Agave) in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, working together since 1930 — a Mexican-owned brand from the heart of mezcal country.
What does Espadin mezcal taste like?
Roasted agave, gentle smoke, citrus and earth — Palomo's version leans citrusy and clean, good for sipping and mixing alike.
What is the difference between mezcal and tequila?
Both are agave spirits, but mezcal is traditionally pit-roasted (giving it smoke) and can use many agave varieties; tequila uses only blue agave and is typically steam-cooked.
Honest, cooperative-made mezcal at a working proof — order Palomo Mezcal Maguey Espadin online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.