Del Maguey Vida was launched in 2010 by Ron Cooper, who is largely credited with introducing artisanal mezcal into the United States. It’s made from 6-8 year old Espadín agave, alongside the tropical riverbed in the village of San Luis Del Rio….
Flavor Profile: mango
Los Vecinos del Campo Tobala
Los Vecinos del Campo Tobala is made using maguey Tobala. It has earthy aromas with floral undertones and notes of citrus zest on the nose. Tasting notes include a sweetness followed by tropical fruits like mango and apple, with a spiced finish….
El Jolgorio Tobalá
El Jolgorio was founded by the Cortés family, who have been making mezcal in Oaxaca since the 1840s. Growing wildly in high altitudes, the Tobalá’s relatively tiny size yields limited quantities of intensely aromatic Mezcal. Gregorio Martinez and Valentin Cortes make this delicious spirit with an artistry that is unsurpassed….
Del Maguey San Luis Del Rio
Del Maguey San Luis Del Rio has a spicy, fruity and smoky nose with a high note of citrus. The town of San Luis de Rio is at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet in a narrow valley that has steep slopes full of agave Espadin. The Rio Hormiga Colorada flows through, providing fresh water….
Espolón Añejo
Espolón uses a blend of pot distilled still and column distilled tequila to achieve a delicate balance. Pot distillation produces an earthier, more robust tequila, while the column distilled tequila is light and fruity. Their añejo is aged for 10 months in new American oak, then 2 additional months in Wild Turkey bourbon barrels….