Popol Vuh Black Label Joven Mezcal
Popol Vuh Black Label Joven Mezcal is a 42% ABV (84 proof) unaged Espadin mezcal in a 750mL bottle — 100% cultivated Espadin agave from Oaxaca, Mexico, charcoal-filtered in small batches by Comercializadora de Productos Suntuarios, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: joven (unaged) — charcoal-filtered small batch
- Agave: Espadin (Agave angustifolia) — the classic cultivated mezcal agave (retailer-listed; confirm on bottle label)
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico — produced by Comercializadora de Productos Suntuarios, marketed as "the legendary 100% artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca"
Oaxaca in a Black Bottle
Espadin is the backbone of the mezcal world — the reliable, flavorful cultivated agave behind most of the category — and Black Label is Popol Vuh's pure expression of it: unaged, charcoal-filtered, small-batch. Like its Blue Label Tobala sibling it comes from Oaxaca's artisanal tradition via Comercializadora de Productos Suntuarios, and like all Popol Vuh it is named for the Maya book of creation. Shop all mezcal, browse the Popol Vuh lineup, or explore more joven expressions.
Tasting Notes
Published tasting notes describe a transparent, crystalline pour, bright with silver nuances. The nose is botanical with a background of earth and damp stones, coupled with a hint of cooked agave and complex fruit. The palate is velvety with fruity hints, showing long, elegant persistence and extraordinary balance between agave, smoke, and fermentation notes. The finish is long with plenty of smoked agave.
How to Enjoy
The classic joven serve: neat in a copita, or in a mezcal-forward cocktail where a quality Espadin's smoke can shine — a mezcal margarita or a smoky paloma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Espadin?
Espadin (Agave angustifolia) is the most widely cultivated agave for mezcal — reliable, flavorful, and the foundation of most bottles you will find. Wild agaves like Tobala are rarer and pricier.
Is Popol Vuh Black Label the same as the Blue Label?
No — Black Label is 100% Espadin at an everyday price; Blue Label is 100% wild Tobala, far rarer and more expensive. Both are 42% ABV joven mezcals from Oaxaca.
What does 84 proof mean?
Proof is double the ABV — 42% alcohol by volume equals 84 proof.
Classic Oaxacan Espadin, built for sipping and mixing — grab Popol Vuh Black Label Joven online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.