Rayu Joven Ensamble Mezcal
Rayu Joven Ensamble Mezcal is a 44% ABV (88 proof) joven mezcal in a 750mL bottle — an ensamble of Madrecuishe, Jabalí, and Espadín agaves made by mezcalero Bernardino Jarquín Pacheco in Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca. The agaves are cooked in an underground oven, milled, naturally fermented in pine-wood vats, and double-distilled in copper pots. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 44% (88 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agaves: Madrecuishe + Jabalí + Espadín (ensamble)
- Type: Joven (unaged) mezcal
- Producer: Mezcalero Bernardino Jarquín Pacheco, Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca
- Production: Underground oven cook, milled, natural fermentation in pine-wood vats, double-distilled in copper pots
Born of the Lightning Bolt
Rayu is a sub-brand of Mezcal Yuu Baal, and its name comes from "rayo" — bolt of lightning — in Zapotec, after the legend that the first maguey was cooked through by a lightning strike, a gift from the gods. The Ensamble is its most layered bottle: Madrecuishe's herbal depth, Jabalí's wild intensity, and Espadín's sweet balance from Jarquín Pacheco's Miahuatlán palenque. Shop more Rayu and artisan mezcal.
Tasting Notes
Per brand/distributor copy: flavors of tropical fruits with a touch of caramel, layered with herbs, spices, and a hint of violet.
How to Enjoy
Neat — a three-agave ensamble is built for slow sipping and side-by-side comparison with the Rayu Joven Espadín. Serve both and taste what blending adds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rayu mean?
Rayu comes from "rayo," the Spanish word for lightning bolt, in Zapotec — referencing the legend that the first maguey was cooked by a lightning strike.
What agaves are in Rayu Joven Ensamble?
Madrecuishe, Jabalí, and Espadín, made by mezcalero Bernardino Jarquín Pacheco in Miahuatlán, Oaxaca.
What is the ABV of Rayu Joven Ensamble?
It is bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) in a 750mL bottle.
The lightning-bolt ensamble — order Rayu Joven Ensamble Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.