Del Amigo is an unaged artisanal mezcal made from estate-grown Espadín by fourth-generation Maestro Mezcalero Enrique Jiménez of Fidencio Mezcal in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV) in a 1-liter bottle.
Founded in 2003, Del Amigo, meaning of the friend, is the 100% family-owned and Mexican-owned brand of Enrique Jiménez. The Espadín agaves are grown to maturity on the family estate, cooked partly in a stone-lined earthen pit over black oak, milled partly on a pink quartz tahona, fermented with wild yeast in open pine vats with the agave fibers, and distilled twice in small wood-fired copper pot stills. It is made with strict attention to quality and tradition, as a mainstay for cocktails that is also a smooth sipper.
Fresh and smoky, it shows roasted agave, citrus and warm smoke with tropical fruit on the nose, smooth roasted-agave sweetness and green fruit on the palate, and a medium-long, warming finish of smoke and agave.
The generous 1-liter bottle makes it a great gift for entertaining.
Mezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Roasted agave, citrus, warm smoke, tropical fruit.
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Palate: Roasted agave sweetness, green fruit.
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Finish: Warming smoke and agave.
Specifications
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Brand: Del Amigo, est. 2003
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Maestro: Enrique Jiménez, Fidencio Mezcal
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Agave: 100% estate-grown Espadín
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Process: Earthen pit and tahona, wild-yeast pine vats, wood-fired copper pots
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 1L
How to Enjoy It
Use it as your mezcal for Margaritas, Palomas and Negronis, or sip it neat. It pairs with tacos al pastor, grilled meats or orange slices with sal de gusano.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Del Amigo?
Fourth-generation maestro Enrique Jiménez of Fidencio Mezcal.
Where is it made?
In Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
How does it taste?
Roasted agave, citrus and warm smoke.
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