Del Maguey Santo Domingo Albarradas is a mezcal in Del Maguey’s series of single village mezcal, which shows how climate, terroir and production methods make their mark on the mezcal. Maestro Palenquero behind this mezcal, Espiridion Morales Luis, has been making mezcal since the 1950s, and today runs the distillery with his son, Juan. It is made from 100% agave Espadin (8-10 years old), bottled at 48% and not adjusted with coloring or other additives.
Color: Clear.
Scent: Citrus, pear, cedar and pepper.
Tasting notes: Spicy notes of eucalyptus, turmeric and chipotle.
Serving suggestion: Should be enjoyed neat.
Started by Ron Cooper in 1995, Del Maguey is the world’s leading bottler of quality mezcal. Ron’s mission is to make good mezcal available outside of Mexico; something that used to be incredibly difficult – even almost impossible! Helping to lead the mission is Del Maguey’s exceptionally well-developed moral code, which goes far beyond what is normally seen in the industry. They are not trying to exchange glass beads for gold, but to spread knowledge of one of the world’s most complex and culturally important spirits in a responsible way, which gives something back to the local communities where the mezcal is produced, which guarantees that the small palenques can do it on the the same way they have done for hundreds of years and with the greatest respect for traditions, nature and the cultural, ritual and social importance that mezcal has in small villages in Mexico.
