Puntagave Rustico Sotol

Puntagave Rustico Sotol is a wild-harvested desert-spirit from the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico, bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Made from Dasylirion wheeleri — desert spoon, a wild shrub of the liliaceae family, not an agave — each bottle carries the distilled essence of a roughly 15-year-old plant, pit-roasted over volcanic rock, open-fermented, and pot-distilled, then rested 60 days and bottled unfiltered. For drinkers who love mezcal's wild side, this is the northern cousin: earthy, herbal, and unmistakably desert. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 43% (86 proof) — brand-stated for the Rustico line
• Size: 750mL
• Plant: Wild-harvested Dasylirion wheeleri (desert spoon), ~15-year-old plants, no herbicides or fertilizers
• Production: 3–4 day volcanic-rock pit roast, hand-crushed, 4–8 day open-air fermentation, pot still (fire, then gas), 60-day rest before bottling, unfiltered
• Origin: Chihuahuan Desert, Chihuahua, Mexico — Puntagave's Rustico (terroir-driven) line, founded 2015

The Spirit of the Chihuahuan Desert

Sotol is Mexico's northernmost traditional spirit, with a denomination of origin covering Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Durango. Puntagave's Rustico line is its terroir project: five blanco expressions, each from a different protected spirit and microclimate, distilled at higher proof than the brand's Artisanal line to keep the wild character intact. This sotol is the line's desert expression — desert spoon roasted in earthen pits for days, then rested two months before bottling. Explore more Puntagave and the full sotol collection.

Tasting Notes

Expect earthy desert herbs, green minerality, and a savory roasted depth from the pit-roast, with a silky, full body at 86 proof and a long, wild-herb finish. It's less sweet than a typical mezcal and more savory — closer to the desert floor than the agave field.

How to Enjoy

Neat in a copita or small rocks glass at room temperature to catch the earthy aromatics. It also substitutes beautifully for mezcal in a smoky Paloma or a sotol Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sotol the same as mezcal?

No — sotol is distilled from Dasylirion (desert spoon), a wild shrub in the liliaceae family, while mezcal is made from agave. Both are pit-roasted desert spirits, and sotol carries its own Mexican denomination of origin.

What does Puntagave Rustico Sotol taste like?

Earthy, herbal, and savory with roasted depth from the volcanic-rock pit roast — less sweet than mezcal, with a long mineral finish at 43% ABV.

Is Puntagave Rustico Sotol unfiltered?

Yes — it rests 60 days after distillation and is bottled unfiltered to preserve the wild desert-spoon character.

Bring the northern desert home — order Puntagave Rustico Sotol online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.