Espiritu Lauro Agaves Silvestres Arroqueno Mezcal
Espiritu Lauro Agaves Silvestres Arroqueno Mezcal is a 100% wild Arroqueño (Agave americana var. oaxacensis) mezcal artesanal from Oaxaca, bottled at 50.6% ABV in a 750mL bottle. Made at Espíritu Corsa's third-generation palenque in San Agustín Amatengo (NOM 0138X), wild Arroqueño is pit-roasted, tahona-crushed, open-air fermented with wild yeast, and single-distilled in copper — artisanal, with no pesticides or additives. Distributor notes describe soft smoky, herbal, and fruity aromas with a touch of banana and minerals, a silky palate, and a long earthy finish. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50.6% (distributor-stated; verify bottle label)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% wild Arroqueño (Agave americana var. oaxacensis), foraged in Oaxaca
- Production: Pit roast, tahona crush, open-air wild-yeast fermentation, single copper-pot distillation — artisanal, no additives
- Origin: San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca — Espíritu Corsa palenque (est. 2010), NOM 0138X
Arroqueño, the Gentle Giant
Arroqueño is one of the largest agave plants in Oaxaca — massive piñas yielding a mezcal known for luminosity and silky texture. Espíritu Lauro's Silvestres expression is an unaged joven that leans into that softness at full proof. See the rest of Espíritu Lauro and more mezcal.
Tasting Notes
Soft smoky, herbal, and fruity aromas with a touch of banana and minerals; the palate is silky and luminous, finishing long and earthy.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita — this is a sipping mezcal for appreciating wild Arroqueño's texture. A few drops of water open the aromatics if you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arroqueño mezcal?
Arroqueño is a giant wild agave species (Agave americana var. oaxacensis) from Oaxaca, prized for luminous, silky-textured mezcals.
Is Espiritu Lauro Arroqueno aged?
It's sold as a joven (unaged) mezcal — a distributor note mentioning a short 3–4 month period likely refers to resting before bottling, not barrel aging.
What is the ABV of Espiritu Lauro Arroqueno?
50.6% ABV — a high-proof, additive-free joven in the Agaves Silvestres line.
Try wild Arroqueño — buy Espiritu Lauro Arroqueno Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.