Chagual Mezcal Tobala
45% ABV (90 proof) | 750mL | Wild Agave Potatorum | Chichicapam, Oaxaca | No additives — Chagual Tobala is wild Agave Potatorum — the small, pine-cone-like agave that takes 12–18 years to mature in Oaxaca's rugged terrain, with about eight piñas needed to equal a single cultivated Espadín — crafted by four generations of Maestros Mezcaleros in Chichicapam using traditional artisanal methods with no additives, bottled at 45%. Double Gold, The Sip Awards; named among the Top 99 Best Mezcals of 2024. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tobala is the sweetheart of the wild agaves: the official notes describe a balanced sweetness with fruity, herbal, and floral undertones — elegant, rich, and full-bodied with a long finish. Among wild-agave mezcals, Tobala is the one experienced drinkers reach for when they want complexity without aggression.
Tasting notes
Nose: pleasant, floral, fruity. Palate: elegant, rich, full-bodied; balanced sweetness, fruity, herbal, floral. Finish: uniquely rich and long. (Official brand notes; Double Gold Sip Awards.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 45% ABV (90 proof) — wild Agave Potatorum
- Four generations of Maestros Mezcaleros, Chichicapam, Oaxaca
- Traditional methods, no additives
- Double Gold, The Sip Awards; Top 99 Best Mezcals 2024
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a copita — sip slowly and let the floral sweetness open.
Frequently asked questions
What agave is Tobala?
Agave Potatorum — a small wild agave that takes 12–18 years to mature.
Why is Tobala expensive?
Wild agaves mature for over a decade and yield little: ~8 Tobala piñas equal one cultivated Espadín piña.
Where is Chagual made?
Chichicapam, Oaxaca, by four generations of Maestros Mezcaleros.
What does it taste like?
Balanced sweetness with fruity, herbal, and floral undertones — elegant and rich.