Puntagave Joven Mezcal
Puntagave Joven Mezcal is the brand's Artisanal-line mezcal: 100% Espadín, tahona stone-crushed and twice distilled in small copper pot stills, bottled unaged at 41% ABV (82 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Where the Rustico line chases terroir at higher proof, the Artisanal line engineers consistency — agave cooked up to 18 hours underground, natural fermentation, and 400-liter batches — for a savory, exotic joven with roasted pepper and pickling-spice character. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 41% (82 proof) — label-transcribed figure; bottle confirmation requested
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave Angustifolia), unaged (joven)
- Production: Up to 18-hour underground cook, natural fermentation, tahona-stone crush, double distillation in small copper pot stills, 400-liter batches
- Origin: Yautepec, Oaxaca, under NOM-0342X — Puntagave's Artisanal (tahona) line
The Tahona-Engineered Mezcal
Puntagave runs two philosophies side by side: the Rustico line, which lets five different protected spirits speak for their microclimates, and the Artisanal line, which uses the traditional tahona stone wheel to engineer consistency batch after batch. This joven is the Artisanal mezcal — the same copper-pot discipline as the Rustico, but built for a house style you can return to. See the full Puntagave lineup and more mezcal.
Tasting Notes
Savory and exotic up front — roasted red pepper and pickling spices — over roasted mango sweetness, with a satiny white-ash finish. The tahona crush shows in the texture: rounder and more layered than the Rustico joven, with dried-fruit and cedar depth at 82 proof.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita to catch the roasted-pepper aromatics. Its savory profile also makes it a superb cocktail mezcal — try it in a mezcal Mule or a stirred agave Old Fashioned where the spice notes carry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Puntagave Rustico and Artisanal mezcal?
The Rustico line is terroir-driven, bottled at higher proof to showcase individual microclimates. The Artisanal line is tahona stone-crushed and engineered for a consistent house style — this joven belongs to the Artisanal line.
What proof is Puntagave Joven Mezcal?
41% ABV (82 proof), per the bottle's label transcription — bottle confirmation recommended.
Is Puntagave Joven Mezcal aged?
No — it's a joven (unaged) mezcal, bottled straight after double distillation in small copper pot stills.
For a savory, tahona-crafted joven, order Puntagave Joven Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.