Del Maguey Arroqueño is a single village mezcal from Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, made from large semi-wild Arroqueño maguey and bottled at 49% ABV (98 proof).
Arroqueño magueys can take up to 18 years to mature. Del Maguey's partner family in Santa Catarina Minas roasts the piñas in a conical pit over hot rocks, buried with earth for three days, ferments them with nothing but airborne microbes for thirty days, then twice distils very slowly in ancient-style clay stills with bamboo tubing, the original, centuries-old Oaxacan hand-crafted way.
Arroqueño has notes of luscious melon on the palate, like cantaloupe, with a bit of baking chocolate in the background. It is very vegetal, reminiscent of fresh green beans, with a savoury medium to long finish.
The bright green bottle with its artist-designed label makes it a collectible gift.
Sip it slowly from a copita.
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.
Mezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.
Tasting Notes
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Character: Very vegetal, like fresh green beans.
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Palate: Luscious melon and cantaloupe, with baking chocolate.
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Finish: Savoury, medium to long.
Specifications
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Producer: Del Maguey
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Style: Single Village Mezcal, clay-pot distilled
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Agave: Semi-wild Arroqueño, up to 18 years
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Proof / ABV: 98 proof (49% ABV)
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Region: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with melon, fresh cheese or mole.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it distilled?
Twice, slowly, in clay stills with bamboo tubing.
How old are the magueys?
Arroqueño can take up to 18 years to mature.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 49% ABV, or 98 proof.
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