The Lost Explorer Tobalá is an artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca made from wild Tobalá agave that grows for ten years before harvest, double distilled and bottled at 42% ABV.
Known as the explorer agave, the elusive Tobalá is a wild agave that grows in arid, shaded, high-altitude canyons. It is much smaller than its more common relatives and extremely rare to find, which makes it prized among mezcal lovers. The Lost Explorer produces its mezcal sustainably using traditional methods.
It is an earthy expression with hints of tobacco, cocoa, vanilla and leather, offering a unique balance between wood aromas and umami flavours. The aroma brings dry tobacco, wood and cocoa, the taste vanilla with notes of leather and clay, and the finish is smooth and earthy with hints of citrus and fresh grass.
Rare and characterful, it makes a fine gift for mezcal explorers.
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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Aroma: Dry tobacco, wood and cocoa.
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Taste: Vanilla with leather and clay.
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Finish: Smooth and earthy, with citrus and fresh grass.
Specifications
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Producer: The Lost Explorer
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal, Joven
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Agave: Wild Tobalá, 10 years
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Process: Double distilled
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Proof / ABV: 84 proof (42% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with dark chocolate, grilled mushrooms or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobalá?
A small, rare wild agave from shaded high-altitude canyons.
How long does it grow?
Ten years before harvest.
What does it taste like?
Tobacco, cocoa, vanilla and leather.
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