Puntagave Rustico Mezcal
Puntagave Rustico Mezcal is a 100% Espadín (Agave Angustifolia) joven mezcal from Matatlán, Oaxaca, bottled unaged at 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Produced under NOM-0342X in the town mezcal fans call the world capital of mezcal, it's cooked in underground pits — a 24-hour fire heating volcanic stones, then 2–3 days of slow roasting under fiber and agave leaves — and finished in small, hand-corked lots. A sessionable, terroir-forward Espadín from the heart of Oaxaca. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof) — brand-stated for the Rustico line
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave Angustifolia), unaged (joven)
- Production: Underground-pit cooking (24-hour fire on volcanic stones, 2–3 day cook); copper pot stills; small lots, hand-corked
- Origin: Santiago de Matatlán, Oaxaca, under NOM-0342X
From the World Capital of Mezcal
Santiago de Matatlán is to mezcal what Cognac is to brandy — the town where the palenques cluster thickest and the Espadín grows sweetest. Puntagave's Rustico Mezcal is the line's Oaxacan anchor: one agave, one town, no aging, bottled at 84 proof so the roast and the earth come through. The brand's Artisanal line engineers consistency with a tahona process; the Rustico line does the opposite, chasing the character of a single place. Discover more Puntagave and the full mezcal collection.
Tasting Notes
The brand describes moderate oak-like depth with sweet agave, fresh green vegetables, and touches of pepper, finishing long and viscous with cedar. Independent reviews find light crisp green and white pepper on the nose, rich roasted agave with creaminess, black pepper, and ripe tropical fruit on the palate, and a long, gently numbing finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita or veladora at room temperature — at 84 proof it opens beautifully. It also makes an excellent high-proof mezcal for cocktails where you want the smoke to stand up: try a mezcal Negroni or a smoky Tommy's margarita.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agave is Puntagave Rustico Mezcal made from?
100% Espadín (Agave Angustifolia), the classic cultivated mezcal agave of Oaxaca — unaged, so what you taste is roast, earth, and agave.
Where is Puntagave Rustico Mezcal made?
In Santiago de Matatlán, Oaxaca, under NOM-0342X — the town widely considered the world capital of mezcal.
Is Puntagave Rustico Mezcal aged?
No — it's a joven (unaged) mezcal. Any "oak" notes in the tasting profile come from the roast and the spirit itself, not barrels.
Taste Matatlán in a glass — order Puntagave Rustico Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.