Del Maguey Vida de Muertos Mezcal

Del Maguey Vida de Muertos is a special 45% abv edition of their classic Vida, inspired by the batches of mezcal that are distilled in autumn and shared for the celebration of Dia de los Muertos. From Mezcaleros Marcos Cruz Mendez and Paciano Cruz Nolasco, this is an artisnal single-village organic mezcal made from espadin agaves. These agaves are harvested from the village of San Luis del Rio in Oaxaca. Roasting lasts for 3-8 days followed by an 8-10 day wild fermentation. The mezcal is twice distilled in wood-fired cooper stills.

The nose opens with the expected smoke, follows with roasted agave, cooked orange peels with a pleasant sweetness, and finishes with a hit of white pepper. The higher proof carries across a complex flavor profile with intense lasting character. This mezcal is a favorite of bartenders when crafting a stand out mezcal cocktail for their bar program.