Derrumbes Tamaulipas Mezcal
Derrumbes Tamaulipas Mezcal is an ensamble joven from the Sierra de San Carlos in Tamaulipas — Mexico's northeastern Gulf state and one of the rarest corners of the mezcal world — bottled at the lot-specific ABV printed on the label (typically in the high 40s to low 50s) in a 750mL bottle. Maestro mezcalero Cuauhtémoc Jaquez blends three rare agaves per lot — Funkiana and Univittata (both endemic to Tamaulipas, locally called "Amole") plus Americana — pit-roasted, wild-yeast fermented, and double-distilled. Every batch is a different mix, so no two lots taste exactly alike. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: Varies by lot — check the bottle label (documented range ~45.1–52%)
- Size: 750mL (US)
- Agave: Ensamble of Funkiana + Univittata + Americana; mix varies by batch
- Production: Pit roast, wild-yeast fermentation, double distilled; 8–15 year-old agaves
- Origin: Sierra de San Carlos, Tamaulipas — Maestro Cuauhtémoc Jaquez
- Brand: Derrumbes (est. 2012); US importer Spirit of Gallo
Mezcal from Mexico's Far Northeast
Almost no mezcal leaves Tamaulipas — it's about as far from Oaxaca as mezcal gets. Derrumbes' Tamaulipas expression comes from the Sierra de San Carlos, where endemic Funkiana and Univittata agaves grow wild. The ensamble changes with each batch, making every lot a small snapshot of one harvest. See all the Derrumbes expressions and the full mezcal collection.
Tasting Notes
Sweet, rich, and dry — cooked agave, dry brush, and wild herbs with a clean mineral edge and restrained smoke. High-proof density with savory, earthy depth, a slight salinity, peppery warmth, and a very long, dry finish. Some lots show tropical fermenting-fruit notes and roasted coffee.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita at full proof — this is a connoisseur's pour. A few drops of water soften the higher-proof lots without dulling the wild-herb character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agaves are in Derrumbes Tamaulipas?
An ensamble of three rare agaves — Funkiana and Univittata (both endemic to Tamaulipas) plus Americana — with the proportions varying by batch.
Why does the ABV vary on Derrumbes Tamaulipas?
Derrumbes bottles each lot at its natural strength and prints the exact ABV on the label; documented lots range from about 45.1% to 52%.
Where is Tamaulipas mezcal from?
The Sierra de San Carlos in Tamaulipas, a rarely-exported corner of the mezcal denomination in northeastern Mexico.
A different mezcal in every lot — buy Derrumbes Tamaulipas Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.