Dos Hombres Tobala Mezcal
Dos Hombres Tobala Mezcal is the wild-agave expression of the Oaxaca house founded by Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul — 84 proof (42% ABV), 750mL, made from 100% Tobalá agave in San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, tahona-crushed, copper-pot distilled, and rested three months in French oak before bottling (NOM 855X). It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Tobalá (maguey Tobalá), wild mountain agave
- Production: Tahona-crushed, copper-pot distilled, rested 3 months in French oak
- Origin: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, Mexico (Dos Hombres)
- NOM: 855X
The Wild Agave of the Sierra
Tobalá is the prized wild agave of Oaxaca's high sierra — small, slow-growing, and left to mature for decades in rocky mountain soil, which is why Tobalá mezcals are made in small quantities and taste so distinct from espadín. Dos Hombres roasts the hearts, crushes them under a tahona stone, and distills in copper pots, then rests this expression briefly in French oak. Compare it with the core espadín in our mezcal collection, or view the brand's bottles on the Dos Hombres vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Mango and pineapple. Palate: Lavender and local fruit over gentle smoke. Finish: Soft cocoa, clean and rounded from the short oak rest.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat from a copita or jícara to follow the fruit-to-cocoa arc, and pair it with dark chocolate or grilled pineapple rather than burying it in a cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobalá agave? A small, wild mountain agave that grows at high elevation in Oaxaca; the brand states the plants are 25+ years old, and its size and scarcity make Tobalá mezcal a limited, sought-after style.
How is Dos Hombres Tobala made? Tahona-crushed, copper-pot distilled in San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, then rested three months in French oak (NOM 855X).
Who founded Dos Hombres? Actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who launched the brand in 2019 after falling for mezcal in Oaxaca.
Wild Tobalá, copper-pot distilled — order Dos Hombres Tobala Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.