Chagual Mezcal Cupreata
45% ABV (90 proof) | 750mL | Rested 1 year in glass | 100% wild Cupreata (Papalote) agave | No additives — Chagual Cupreata is mezcal from the wild side: 100% Cupreata (Papalote) agaves grown 10–12 years on the Oaxaca–Guerrero border, harvested, roasted, crushed, fermented, and distilled, then rested a full year in glass before bottling. No additives, no shortcuts — 90 proof of wild agave character. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Wild cupreata gives a different mezcal than espadín: dulce de leche richness meets smoke, wild herbs, tropical fruit, and an earthy mineral backbone, with that year in glass rounding the edges without oak. Among mezcals, this is the bottle for drinkers who've had their fill of smoke-bomb espadín and want depth — a Gold Medal winner at the 2024 SIP Awards.
Tasting notes
Nose: dulce de leche, wood smoke, wild herbs. Palate: tropical fruit, caramel, earthy minerality, gentle smoke. Finish: long, warm, savory-sweet. (Brand/competition notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 45% ABV (90 proof) — 750mL, rested 1 year in glass
- 100% wild Cupreata (Papalote) agave, matured 10–12 years
- No additives — pure wild-agave mezcal from the Oaxaca–Guerrero border
- Gold Medal, 2024 SIP Awards
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat at room temperature in a copita; give it a minute in the glass — wild mezcal opens up beautifully.
Frequently asked questions
What is cupreata mezcal?
Mezcal made from wild Cupreata (Papalote) agave, native to the Oaxaca–Guerrero border region — rarer and earthier than espadín.
How strong is Chagual Cupreata?
45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL.
What does "rested in glass" mean?
The mezcal aged one year in glass vessels (not oak), softening the spirit without adding wood flavor.
Is it additive-free?
Yes — the brand states no additives.