Derrumbes Oaxaca Mezcal
Derrumbes Oaxaca Mezcal is an Espadín + Tobalá ensamble from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, bottled at the lot-specific ABV printed on the label (typically ~46–47%) in a 750mL bottle. Third-generation agave farmers, the family of Maestro Javier Mateo, pit-roast with black oak, tahona-grind, and ferment with wild yeast aided by pulque — using water from the ancestral Zapotec town of Mitla. Espadín brings the smoke; wild Tobalá brings the sweetness, in a round, full-bodied joven. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: Varies by lot — check the bottle label (documented ~46–47.7%)
- Size: 750mL (US)
- Agave: Ensamble of Espadín (Agave Angustifolia) + Tobalá (Agave Potatorum)
- Production: Black-oak pit roast, tahona crush, wild fermentation with pulque, Mitla water
- Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — Maestro Javier Mateo and family
- Brand: Derrumbes (est. 2012); US importer Spirit of Gallo
Matatlán's Two-Agave Blend
Santiago Matatlán calls itself the world capital of mezcal, and Derrumbes' Oaxaca expression is its tribute: workhorse Espadín blended with wild Tobalá, fermented the traditional way with a little pulque to get the wild yeasts going. It's the most classically Oaxacan bottle in the Derrumbes line. Explore the Derrumbes portfolio and more mezcal.
Tasting Notes
Round and full-bodied — light smokiness from the Espadín giving way to minerality and delicate fruitiness from the Tobalá. Rich, inviting roasted-agave nose, smooth silky texture, earthy undertones, and a long smoky-spicy finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita. The Espadín/Tobalá balance makes this the most cocktail-friendly Derrumbes too — excellent in a mezcal Negroni.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agaves are in Derrumbes Oaxaca?
An ensamble of Espadín (Agave Angustifolia) and wild Tobalá (Agave Potatorum) from Oaxaca's Central Valleys.
What is pulque fermentation?
Pulque — the traditional fermented agave beverage — is added to the fermentation as an aid, a classic Oaxacan technique that helps wild yeasts convert agave sugars.
What is the ABV of Derrumbes Oaxaca?
It varies by lot and is printed on each bottle; documented lots run roughly 46–47.7% ABV.
Classic Oaxaca in a bottle — buy Derrumbes Oaxaca Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.