La Luna Tequilana Mezcal
La Luna Tequilana Mezcal is a 100-proof (50% ABV) artisanal mezcal in a 750mL bottle — and it is made from Agave tequilana, the Blue Weber agave the world knows from tequila, grown in the highlands of Michoacan instead of Jalisco. The Perez Escot family has crafted mezcal on the same property in Etucuaro since 1910, and this expression blends standard Blue Weber with the tiny, sugar-dense heirloom criollo Blue Weber. It is in stock and available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 100 proof / 50% ABV (varies slightly by lot — confirm on bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Agave tequilana — 50% Blue Weber, 50% heirloom criollo Blue Weber, farmed in Indaparapeo, Michoacan
- Origin: NOM M278C, Destiladora Las Azucenas, Etucuaro, Michoacan, Mexico
- Production: 168-hour earthen-pit roast, 144-hour rest, 288-hour fermentation, copper-and-pine stills
Blue Weber Through a Mezcal Lens
Everything about La Luna Tequilana is a study in patience: the agave roasts for a full 168 hours over volcanic rock, rests six days, ferments twelve, and distills over 7–9 days in copper-and-pine stills. The Perez Escot family — now on its fourth generation of mezcaleros, with apprentices training the fifth — treats Blue Weber the way Michoacan has always treated agave, and the criollo variant (Brix 35 vs 25 for standard Blue Weber) brings a brighter, sweeter expression. It tastes like nothing in the tequila aisle. Discover more La Luna mezcals or compare other artisanal mezcals at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Complex yet approachable — roasted agave, cherry, sandalwood, and citrus.
Palate: Warm and rich — roasted agave, lightly smoked pepper, cacao, toasted marshmallow, pear, and sweet cream.
Finish: Long and lingering, with wet hay, earth, bright minerality, and a gentle tingle.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat from a small copita to let the roast and minerality unfold — this is a mezcal that rewards slow attention. It also makes a standout smoky Paloma or a Mezcal Negroni, where the cherry and citrus notes cut through beautifully. A large ice cube opens the aromas for a more relaxed pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Luna Tequilana made from Blue Weber agave?
Yes — 100% Agave tequilana: a 50/50 blend of standard Blue Weber and heirloom criollo Blue Weber, grown in Michoacan.
What is the NOM for La Luna Mezcal?
NOM M278C — Destiladora Las Azucenas in Etucuaro, Michoacan.
What is the ABV of La Luna Tequilana?
Bottled around 50% ABV (100 proof); exact proof varies slightly by lot.
Is Tequilana mezcal different from tequila?
Completely — same plant species, but grown in Michoacan and produced with traditional mezcal methods: earthen-pit roasting, wild fermentation, and artisanal distillation.
Tequila's agave, mezcal's soul — order La Luna Tequilana Mezcal online today from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.