Del Maguey Vida Single Village Mezcal 'Puebla'
Del Maguey Vida Single Village Mezcal 'Puebla' is a 40% ABV (80 proof) artisanal mezcal in a 750mL bottle — made from 100% espadín agave in Axocopan, Puebla, at the base of the active volcano Popocatépetl. It is a Mezcal Artesanal under NOM-O41X, made the way Del Maguey has worked since founder Ron Cooper introduced artisanal single-village mezcal to the world in 1995: ripe agaves roasted underground, naturally fermented in a mineral-rich volcanic environment, and twice distilled in small copper stills. The Puebla terroir shows as brighter fruit, fresh citrus and a refined mineral quality over the lighter smoke. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% espadín (A. angustifolia)
- Origin: Axocopan, Puebla, Mexico — base of Popocatépetl
- Classification: Mezcal Artesanal, NOM-O41X
- Producer: Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, founded 1995 by Ron Cooper (Pernod Ricard portfolio)
Puebla's Volcanic Take on Vida
Where Vida Clásico comes from San Luis del Rio in Oaxaca, this edition moves the heritage one state north to Axocopan, Puebla — and the volcanic, mineral-rich soil makes itself known immediately. The smoke is lighter and more muted than a traditional Oaxacan mezcal, letting bright fruit and florals, white peach, poblano peppers and savory roasted agave take the lead, with a soft, slightly sweet finish and delicate earthy spice. It is the approachable doorway into premium mezcal that bartenders lean on: crafted for cocktails, honest enough for a copita neat. Explore mezcal, tequila and the Del Maguey collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: bright fruit and florals, fresh-roasted agave, light candied pine. Palate: smooth and balanced — roasted agave, ripe peach, citrus zest, gentle herbs, soft minerality, a whisper of green herbs and poblano. Finish: clean, refreshing, lingering sweet agave and citrus.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat in a copita to catch the volcanic minerality, or let it shine in a mezcal margarita, paloma, carajillo or mezcal mule — it was built to be the most versatile mezcal on the back bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of mezcal is Del Maguey Vida Puebla? An artisanal single village mezcal from Axocopan, Puebla, made from 100% espadín agave — lighter and more fruit-forward than Oaxacan mezcals.
Is it smoky? Lightly — the smoke is muted compared to traditional mezcals, with roasted agave, citrus and mineral notes leading.
Is it good for cocktails? Yes — it is a bartender favorite for margaritas, palomas and mezcal mules as well as neat sipping.
Taste Puebla's volcanic terroir — order Del Maguey Vida Puebla online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.