Cutwater Reposado Mezcal
45% ABV (90 proof) | 750mL | Rested in oak — Cutwater Reposado Mezcal starts with the same wild Maguey Cenizo (Agave durangensis) spirit as the Joven — pit-roasted in Durango, open-fermented, double distilled — then rests in Cutwater whiskey barrels shipped from the San Diego distillery to Durango. The oak rounds the wild edges: hints of smoke and deep agave character complemented by vanilla and oak from the barrel. Gold, TAG Spirit Awards 2023; Silver, San Diego International Spirits Competition 2023. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Reposado is where mezcal meets whiskey-drinker territory: perfumed sweet roasted agave and hints of smoke on the aroma; honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and light white pepper on the palate; a smooth finish of ginger and black pepper. Among barrel-rested mezcals, this one has a genuine point of difference — the resting barrels are Cutwater's own whiskey barrels, so the oak character is house-made, not bought.
Tasting notes
Nose: perfumed sweet roasted agave, hints of smoke, vanilla, oak. Palate: honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, light white pepper. Finish: smooth; ginger and black pepper. (Per brand/retailer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 45% ABV (90 proof) — 750mL
- Wild Maguey Cenizo (Agave durangensis) from Durango, Mexico
- Rested in Cutwater whiskey barrels shipped from San Diego
- Gold, TAG Spirit Awards 2023
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or on a large cube — the barrel character rewards slow sipping.
Frequently asked questions
What does Reposado mean for mezcal?
Rested in oak (2–12 months under Mexican mezcal rules) — the same term as tequila, applied to mezcal.
What barrels are used?
Cutwater whiskey barrels, shipped from the San Diego distillery to Durango.
What agave is it?
Wild Maguey Cenizo (Agave durangensis) — the same agave as the Joven, not blue Weber.
What proof is it?
90 proof (45% ABV).