Del Maguey San Pedro Taviche Mezcal Tequila

Del Maguey San Pedro Taviche is a rare limited edition Vino de Mezcal series expression from a remote mountain valley of Ocotlan, Oaxaca — a blend of three wild agaves, Espadin, Tobala, and Tobasiche, ground together using giant mallets rather than a tahona, fermented naturally with only airborne microbes, and twice slowly distilled in a tiny 150-liter copper still, representing nine years of effort by Del Maguey to make this particular mezcal available.

The three-agave blend at San Pedro Taviche is unusual even within the Del Maguey portfolio — most expressions are single agave variety. The combination of 100% mature unpropagated Espadin alongside wild Tobala and wild Tobasiche (all roasted together in the earth) produces a complexity that no single-agave expression achieves: the earthy tropical fruit of Espadin, the concentrated sweetness of Tobala, and the Karwinskii family's distinctive mineral and herbal character all contribute to a mezcal with many layers of dried sweet fruit, hazelnuts, sweet cedar, and a hint of chocolate mist.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Multiple layers of dried sweet fruit — dates and raisins — with hazelnuts and sweet cedar
• Palate: A hint of standing in a chocolate mist with dark herbaceous dried tarragon and a touch of nutmeg in the background
• Finish: Long and complex with the integrated character of three wild agaves

Specs

• Producer: Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
• Village: San Pedro Taviche, Ocotlan, Oaxaca
• Agave: Blend of 100% mature Espadin + wild Tobala + wild Tobasiche
• Milling: Giant mallets (not tahona)
• Still: 150-liter copper pot still
• Size: 750ml

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