Doña Vega Tobalá is a mezcal made from 100% wild Tobalá agave by a family-run distillery in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, the self-proclaimed world capital of mezcal. It is bottled at 43% ABV.
The agaves are cooked in an underground pit oven, then fermented and distilled in copper pots. Tobalá is a small, wild agave prized for its intense aromatic qualities.
Expect vanilla, coconut, nougat and toasted oak, with a smoky, barbecue-like edge and a playful, bubble-gum sweetness.
The striking label makes it a distinctive gift for agave enthusiasts.
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.
Mezcal is made by roasting agave hearts in earthen pits, which gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth, and wild agaves like Tobalá take many years to mature, growing scattered across rocky hillsides rather than in cultivated fields. Their scarcity and concentrated flavour make Tobalá mezcals some of the most prized in Oaxaca, and each batch reflects the season and place of its harvest.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla, coconut and nougat.
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Palate: Toasted oak and gentle smoke.
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Finish: Sweet and smoky.
Specifications
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Producer: Doña Vega
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal
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Expression / Batch: Tobalá
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with coconut desserts, grilled meats or citrus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it made?
In Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
What agave is used?
100% wild Tobalá.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 43% ABV.
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