Lobos 1707 Mezcal Artesanal Tequila
Lobos 1707 Mezcal Artesanal Tequila is the Oaxacan outlier in the LeBron James-backed Lobos 1707 lineup: a 42% ABV (84 proof), 750mL mezcal made from 100% Espadín agave, roasted in open conical Oaxacan fire pits, stone-ground, and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks via the solera method. Founded by Diego Osorio with CEO Dia Simms, the brand bridges Mexican tradition and Spanish heritage in every bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadín (Angustifolia), roasted in open-air Oaxacan fire pits
- Finish: Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks, solera method
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico
- Recognition: 94 pts Chilled 100 Spirits Awards; Platinum Best in Class, Intl. SIP Awards; Platinum 96 pts, Beverage Tasting Institute
Oaxaca Meets Jerez
Everything about this mezcal is traditional until the finish. The piñas are harvested with hand tools, roasted in earthen pits, and crushed on a stone tahona — then the spirit rests in PX sherry casks, marrying Oaxacan smoke with Spanish sherry heritage. It is the same old-meets-new-world thinking behind the Lobos 1707 tequilas, applied to mezcal. A portion of proceeds supports wolf sanctuaries in Mexico and the United States — lobos means wolves, and the Osorio family coat of arms runs through the brand's design.
Tasting Notes
The nose is thick with roasted herbs, charred undergrowth, cooked peppers, and a dash of menthol over lingering smoke. The palate is intensely smoky with subtle spice — black pepper, hickory smoke, toasted piñon, young pineapple, desert sage, creamy spice. The finish is deep, gradual, and lasting, smoke resolving into a sweet PX-kissed warmth.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat in a copita to let the smoke-and-sherry layers unfold, or build a smoky mezcal Old Fashioned where the PX finish stands in for the usual sweetness. It also elevates a mezcal Negroni. Pair with grilled meats, dark chocolate, or Oaxacan chapulines if you are feeling traditional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lobos 1707 Mezcal made from?
100% Espadín agave, roasted in open conical fire pits in Oaxaca and ground on a stone mill.
What does the PX cask finish add?
Pedro Ximénez sherry casks contribute dried-fruit sweetness and creamy spice that round the mezcal's smoke.
Who is behind Lobos 1707?
Founder Diego Osorio and CEO Dia Simms, with investment from NBA icon LeBron James; launched in 2020.
Has it won awards?
Yes — 94 points at the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards, Platinum Best in Class at the International SIP Awards, and Platinum/96 points from the Beverage Tasting Institute.
See the full Lobos 1707 family and our mezcal shelves. Smoke with a Spanish accent — order Lobos 1707 Mezcal Artesanal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.