Del Maguey Mezcal Single Village Barril Santa Catarina Minas 750mL is an extraordinary small-batch mezcal that captures the artistry, heritage, and terroir of one of Oaxaca’s most celebrated mezcal-producing regions. Crafted in the historic village of Santa Catarina Minas, this mezcal is part of Del Maguey’s renowned Single Village Series, honoring the individuality of each agave variety and the mastery of local mezcaleros.

Made from 100% wild Barril agave (Agave karwinskii), a tall and slender species known for its earthy minerality and subtle sweetness, this mezcal is roasted underground in earthen pit ovens, crushed by hand with wooden mallets, fermented naturally in open-air wooden vats, and double-distilled in traditional clay pot stills. Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), Del Maguey Barril offers a rich, vegetal complexity with notes of green pepper, citrus, and smoke balanced by a smooth, mineral finish. This mezcal is both elegant and rustic — a reflection of Oaxacan authenticity and ancestral craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Clear with silvery brilliance

• Nose: Earthy and herbal with notes of roasted agave, clay, and light smoke

• Palate: Smooth and full-bodied with flavors of pepper, citrus, mineral, and faint sweetness

• Finish: Long and clean with gentle smoke and subtle vegetal spice

FAQs

Q: What agave is used in Del Maguey Barril?
A: It’s made from 100% wild Barril agave (Agave karwinskii), harvested from the hillsides of Santa Catarina Minas.

Q: What makes this mezcal special?
A: It’s distilled in clay pot stills, which impart a distinctive mineral richness and earthy depth that define mezcals from Santa Catarina Minas.

Q: How is it produced?
A: The agave is pit-roasted, hand-crushed, fermented naturally, and double-distilled using ancestral methods passed down through generations.

Q: What is the proof and ABV?
A: Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) for a balance of flavor, smoke, and texture.

Q: How should I enjoy Del Maguey Barril?
A: Best enjoyed neat in a copita to appreciate its earthy and vegetal character. It pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or aged cheeses.

Q: What does “Single Village” mean?
A: Each mezcal in the Del Maguey Single Village Series is made in one distinct Oaxacan village, highlighting the unique terroir, agave species, and traditional distillation style of that region.