Los Ocotales Tobalá is an artisanal mezcal from San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, made by the Santiago family, third-generation maestros mezcaleros who own the brand outright. It is bottled at 49% ABV (98 proof).
The tobalá agave is harvested at about 13 years old, then roasted in an underground conical oven, milled with a tahona stone wheel, fermented in pine wood vats and double distilled in copper alembic stills, the traditional way of the village.
Tobalá is a small, wild-growing agave prized for floral, fruity mezcal, and in Los Ocotales's hands it shows the depth and gentle smoke of a carefully made Oaxacan spirit.
Because Los Ocotales is owned by the family that makes it, every bottle supports the producers directly, a point of pride for the brand and its fans.
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.
Specifications
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Producer: Santiago family, Los Ocotales
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal
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Agave: Tobalá, harvested at about 13 years
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Process: Underground conical oven, tahona, pine wood fermentation, copper alembic double distillation
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Proof / ABV: 98 proof (49% ABV)
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Region: San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita, slowly, at room temperature, with orange slices on the side. Its floral notes pair beautifully with fresh fruit and mild cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Los Ocotales?
The Santiago family, third-generation maestros mezcaleros in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca.
How is it made?
Pit-roasted, tahona-milled, fermented in pine and double distilled in copper.
What proof is it?
98 proof, 49% ABV.
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