Sierra Norte Purple Corn Mexican Whiskey
Sierra Norte Purple Corn Mexican Whiskey is a 45% ABV (90-proof) Oaxacan whiskey made from 85% native purple corn and 15% malted barley — single-barrel bottled after a minimum of two years in French oak barrels. From San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, by Scorpion Mezcal S.A. de C.V. and master distiller Douglas French, this 750mL bottle is the rarer sibling of the White Corn expression: same process, a corn variety that brings its own color and character. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Minimum 2 years — French oak barrels, single-barrel bottling
- Origin: San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Production: 85% native Oaxacan purple corn / 15% malted barley; open natural-yeast fermentation; double pot-distilled
Purple Corn: Oaxaca's Rarest Whiskey Grain
Purple corn is one of Oaxaca's heritage varieties — visually striking, aromatically distinct, and far rarer in whiskey than white or yellow corn. Sierra Norte treats it exactly like its White Corn sibling: hammer-milled, open-fermented with natural yeast, double-distilled, then two-plus years in French oak from a single barrel. The purple corn brings a deeper, slightly berry-tinged sweetness that sets it apart from any bourbon on the shelf. For collectors of the unusual, this is Mexican whiskey at its most distinctive.
Tasting Notes
Dark corn sweetness and vanilla on the nose with berry and floral hints. The palate is rich — honey, dark fruit, French-oak spice, a distinctive grain character. Finish is warm and lingering with sweet corn and oak.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn to catch the purple corn's aromatics, or as the conversation bottle in a whiskey tasting flight. Pairs with dark chocolate and dried berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is purple corn whiskey?
Whiskey made from heritage purple corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico — 85% purple corn and 15% malted barley in Sierra Norte's recipe.
How does it differ from the White Corn?
Same distillery, process and aging — the purple corn variety brings deeper color and a berry-tinged sweetness.
Where can I buy Sierra Norte Purple Corn online?
This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
Heritage purple corn, French oak, Oaxaca — grab Sierra Norte Purple Corn at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.