Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal
Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal is the brand's bright, cocktail-friendly face: an 88-proof (44% ABV), 750mL joven mezcal from 100% Espadín agave — "Doba-Yej" is the Zapotec word for Espadín. It is the first Los Siete Misterios expression distilled in copper pot stills rather than the brand's signature clay pots, with earth-pit-roasted agave milled by horse-drawn tahona and wild-fermented in open wooden vats. Each batch is made by a different mezcalero, and the label honors a hero of Mexican independence. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 44% (88 proof — US standard)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: joven — 100% Espadín ("Doba-Yej" = Zapotec for Espadín)
- Production: earth-pit roasted; horse-drawn tahona; wild fermentation; double-distilled in copper pot stills
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico (Los Siete Misterios; production village varies by batch)
Espadín by Its Zapotec Name
Los Siete Misterios built its name on clay-pot mezcals of serious intensity; Doba-Yej goes the other way — copper stills, brighter spirit, a deliberate step toward approachability. The Zapotec name is the point: this is Espadín speaking its mother tongue, citrus and white flowers over gentle smoke rather than the clay pot's earth. For mezcal newcomers and cocktail builders alike, it is the most versatile bottle in the Siete Misterios stable.
Tasting Notes
Bright and floral with beautifully balanced citrus notes. The aroma shows roasted agave, citrus oil, fresh herbs, white flowers and gentle saline; the palate opens with juicy grapefruit and pear, moves through green apple, cucumber and bell pepper, with smoke as a supporting character; the finish is medium-long, clean smoke over butterscotch and mint.
How to Enjoy
Neat to catch the citrus-floral balance, or as the smoky backbone of cocktails — a Mezcal Margarita, Oaxacan Negroni, or simple highball with grapefruit soda. Pair with ceviche, grilled fish tacos, or fresh guacamole.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Doba-Yej" mean?
It is the Zapotec word for Espadín agave.
How is it different from other Siete Misterios mezcals?
It is the brand's first copper-pot-still expression — lighter and brighter than their signature clay-pot mezcals.
Where is it made?
Oaxaca, Mexico — each batch is made by a different mezcalero, so the village varies by batch.
Is it good for cocktails?
Yes — it was deliberately created as a more cocktail-friendly, approachable expression.
Explore Los Siete Misterios and the full mezcal collection. Copper-distilled Espadín this bright doesn't stay on the shelf — order Doba-Yej online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.