El Jolgorio Espadin Mezcal
El Jolgorio Espadin Mezcal is a single-varietal artisanal mezcal in 750mL from Oaxaca, Mexico — 100% Espadín agave harvested at ten years, pit-roasted in conical earthen ovens, crushed by horse-drawn tahona, open-fermented, and double-distilled in copper pots by maestro mezcalero Ignacio Parada of Santa Maria Zoquitlan. Bottled at the natural strength of each batch (typically high-40s ABV), it is El Jolgorio's tribute to the agave that built mezcal. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: ~47–48% (varies by batch — bottle-dependent)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia), harvested at 10 years
- Origin: Santa Maria Zoquitlan, Oaxaca — maestro mezcalero Ignacio Parada
- Production: pit-roasted, horse-drawn tahona, open fermented, double copper distillation
The Foundational Agave, Honored Properly
Espadín is the workhorse agave of Oaxaca — but in the hands of El Jolgorio and the Cortés family's network of maestro mezcaleros, it becomes something else entirely: roasted agave sugars deepened by ten years in the field, wild-fermented character from open wooden vats, and the clean snap of copper pot distillation. El Jolgorio is considered mezcal royalty for a reason — every expression is single-varietal, traditionally made, and labeled with the distiller, village, agave age, and bottle count. Explore the El Jolgorio collection and the rest of Del Mesa's mezcal lineup.
Tasting Notes
Roasted agave sweetness, citrus peel, and warm earth, with gentle smoke woven through and a long, mineral-driven finish. Full-bodied and direct — the classic Espadín profile at its most honest.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat at room temperature from a copita or veladora — batch-strength mezcal rewards a slow pour. Equally at home in a serious Oaxaca Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is El Jolgorio Espadin Mezcal?
It is bottled at natural batch strength, typically in the high-40s ABV range — the exact figure varies by batch and is printed on the bottle.
Who makes El Jolgorio mezcal?
El Jolgorio is curated by the Cortés family of Casa Cortés, working with maestro mezcaleros across Oaxaca — this Espadín comes from Ignacio Parada in Santa Maria Zoquitlan.
What does single-varietal mean?
The mezcal is distilled from 100% Espadín agave with nothing else blended in, showcasing that one agave's character.
Honor the foundational agave — order El Jolgorio Espadin Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.