Derrumbes Mezcal - Oaxaca

Derrumbes takes us on a journey of flavor through the heart of Mexico. Being the most biodiverse Appellation of Origin in the world, every mezcal producing region offers its unique stamp into the tapestry. We delight in offering an abundant expression of the rich soils and climates as well as the exuberant diversity of agave species and production techniques that constitute this magnificent ancestral spirit.

Each bottle of Derrumbes represents a single state and each was chosen to highlight the traditions, the Terroir and organoleptic style of the region where it was made, creating together a mind grabbing experience of variety and nuances.

Derrumbes Oaxaca naturally represents the rich character of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca, epicenter of agave biodiversity. An ensemble of two of its most representative species - Espadi­n and Tobala - it is produced by the skilful hand of third generation agave farmer and Maestro Javier Mateo and his family in the town of Santiago Matatlan. Pit roasted with black oak and tahona ground, it goes thru a wild fermentation using pulque as aid and water from the ancestral Zapotec town of Mitla. The result is a round, full body mezcal with a light smokiness that gives way to its minerality and delicate fruitiness.

Production Details

Agave: Espadin & Tobala.

Cooking: Underground stone pit using black oak.

Crushing: Tahona.

Fermentation: Wooden vats using agave fibers and pulque as yeast starter,

Distillation: Double Distilled.

Still Type: Hybrid wood & copper still.

Ageing: 60 days aging in glass.

Water Source: No information.

Other: N.A.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Big and bold, with delicate notes of jasmine, citrus, acacia honey, cracked black pepper and dark chocolate balanced on a rich and pungent base of varnished wood, petrol and oily cloths.

Palate: Lively, with leather and wood smoke providing support for fresher and lighter flavours of citrus, raisins, pine needles, and sweeter and stickier notes of freshly cooked agave.

Finish: Full and long, with sweet fruit and smoke carried through until the end.