Del Maguey Mezcal Vida Mexico 70 cl 42%

By the Red Ant River in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca, sits one of the palenques that, thirty years ago, helped introduce the word mezcal to an audience outside Mexico. Del Maguey Vida is where that story still begins for many drinkers today.

Expert Description

Del Maguey Mezcal Vida is a Mexican Single Village Mezcal at 42% ABV, made from 100% Agave Espadín in the village of San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca.

Del Maguey was founded in 1995 by American artist Ron Cooper, widely credited with sparking serious interest in high-quality mezcal outside Mexico. The Vida expression is crafted by palenquero Paciano Cruz Nolasco and designed as an entry point into Del Maguey's wider world of village-specific mezcals.

The mash is naturally fermented and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills, after which the mezcal goes straight into the bottle with no cask ageing, preserving the agave's pure character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus and a light smoke, with a fruity aroma and a hint of honey.

Palate

Fine and cool on the palate, with notes of nuts and spices alongside vanilla and toasted tones.

Finish

Long and soft, with the smoke fading out quietly.

Specifications

Name: Del Maguey Mezcal Vida
Distillery: Del Maguey
Region/Country: San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca, Mexico
Type: Mexican Single Village Mezcal
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 cl
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat with salt and lime, or shaken into a mezcal margarita

Flavour Profile

Citrus · Light smoke · Honey · Nuts

Did You Know?

Ron Cooper, the artist behind Del Maguey, spent years travelling through Oaxaca's villages before he began importing mezcal to the US in 1995 – an effort now widely regarded as one of the main reasons mezcal is known outside Mexico today.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Del Maguey Mezcal Vida

What is a Single Village Mezcal?

It means the entire mezcal is produced in one specific village by a single palenquero, as opposed to blends from multiple producers. Del Maguey Vida comes from San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca.

What does Del Maguey Vida taste like?

The nose offers citrus and light smoke with a fruity aroma, while the palate is fine and cool, with notes of nuts, spices, vanilla and toasted tones.

Which agave is Del Maguey Vida made from?

It's made from 100% Agave Espadín, the most common agave used in mezcal production, grown around San Luis del Rio.

How is Del Maguey Vida best served?

Neat with salt and lime on the side, the way mezcal is often enjoyed in Mexico, or shaken into a mezcal margarita.

Is Del Maguey Vida aged in a cask?

No, it's distilled and bottled directly with no cask ageing, preserving the agave's pure, clear character.

How should I store the bottle?

Cool, dark and tightly sealed. Unopened, mezcal keeps for years.

Who founded Del Maguey?

American artist Ron Cooper founded Del Maguey in 1995 after years of travelling through Oaxaca's villages.

Are Mezcal and Tequila the same thing?

No. Mezcal is the broader category that Tequila belongs to. Mezcal can be made from many different agave species, while Tequila is made exclusively from Blue Agave.