Popol Vuh Blue Label Joven Tobala Mezcal
Popol Vuh Blue Label Joven Tobala Mezcal is a 42% ABV (84 proof) unaged wild-agave mezcal in a 750mL bottle — 100% Tobala 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: 100% Tobala (Agave potatorum) — wild agave, ~15 years to mature
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico — produced by Comercializadora de Productos Suntuarios, marketed as "the legendary 100% artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca"
Tobala: Fifteen Years in the Making
Tobala (Agave potatorum) is one of mezcal's true prizes — a small, wild agave that matures over roughly 15 years in the Oaxacan highlands and yields only a fraction of the spirit of a cultivated Espadin. Popol Vuh's Blue Label is 100% Tobala, distilled joven and charcoal-filtered for a smooth, clean read on the agave. The brand takes its name from the Popol Wuj, the 16th-century K'iche' Maya book of creation — a fitting namesake for a spirit that takes a generation to grow. Browse our full mezcal shelf, explore the Popol Vuh range, or compare other wild-Tobala bottles like Dos Hombres Tobala.
Tasting Notes
The published tasting notes describe an impressive, charming nose with the distinctive aromatic signature of Tobala agave; a palate that is rich, complex, and smooth, carrying lightly sweet, smoky notes; and a finish of great elegance and length that lingers.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita — a 15-year wild agave is not a mixing spirit. Let it breathe a moment and taste the Tobala character unadorned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobala agave?
Tobala (Agave potatorum) is a small, wild agave found in the highlands of Oaxaca, known for its exceptionally long maturation (roughly 15 years) and a floral, fruity, complex flavor profile prized above cultivated agaves.
What is the difference between Blue Label and Black Label?
Blue Label is 100% wild Tobala — rare, slow-maturing, and priced accordingly. Black Label is 100% Espadin — the classic cultivated mezcal agave — at a more everyday price. Both are 42% ABV joven expressions from Oaxaca.
What does Popol Vuh mean?
Popol Vuh (or Popol Wuj in K'iche') is the Maya story of creation, recorded by K'iche' lineages in the 16th century — the brand is named as a tribute to that pre-Hispanic legacy.
Why is Tobala mezcal more expensive?
The agave takes about 15 years to mature, grows wild in small quantities, and produces far less spirit per plant than cultivated Espadin — scarcity is built in.
Fifteen years of Oaxacan wild agave in every bottle — order Popol Vuh Blue Label Joven Tobala online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.