El Chapu Linero Jabali Mezcal
El Chapu Linero Jabali Mezcal is a 48% ABV (96 proof) unaged wild-agave mezcal in a 750mL bottle — 100% wild Jabali agave from the rugged mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, slow-roasted in an underground pit oven and double-distilled in copper stills, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 48% (96 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: joven (unaged)
- Agave: 100% wild Jabali (Agave convallis) — wild agave of the Oaxacan mountains
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico (state-level from retailer sources; town/palenque unverified)
- Production: slow-roasted in an underground pit oven, crushed with a stone tahona, double-distilled in copper stills (retailer/distributor copy — confirm on bottle label)
Jabali: The Mountain Wild One
Jabali (Agave convallis) is one of Oaxaca's wilder bets — a wild agave from the state's rugged mountains, slow-roasted in earthen pits, tahona-crushed, and distilled twice in copper. El Chapu Linero bottles it at a full 96 proof, joven, for a rich, full-bodied pour that carries roasted agave, spice, and a flicker of fruit. Shop our mezcal collection, explore the El Chapu Linero range, or line it up against its joven wild-agave siblings.
Tasting Notes
Published notes describe a rich and full-bodied spirit with roasted agave, black pepper, and a hint of fruitiness — a robust, complex taste that lingers on the palate.
How to Enjoy
Neat first to take the full measure of the 96-proof pour; it also holds up on the rocks or in a bold mezcal cocktail where the roasted-agave character can lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jabali agave?
Jabali (Agave convallis) is a wild agave found in the rugged mountains of Oaxaca — one of mezcal's less common single-agave expressions.
How is El Chapu Linero Jabali made?
Per the published production profile: wild Jabali agave slow-roasted in an underground pit oven, crushed with a stone tahona, and double-distilled in copper stills, then bottled unaged at 96 proof.
Is 96 proof too strong to sip neat?
It is robust, but that is the point — high-proof joven mezcal is traditionally sipped neat in a copita. A splash of water or a single large cube softens it without losing the character.
Wild mountain agave at full strength — pick up El Chapu Linero Jabali Mezcal online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.