Description
Del Maguey Chichicapa 700ml is a single village mezcal made by palenquero Faustino Garcia Vasquez in San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is made from Espadin agave that is roasted in an earth pit, then twice distilled in wood-fired copper pot stills.
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Del Maguey’s single village range bottles mezcal from individual Oaxacan communities, and Chichicapa has been part of it since the brand’s early days in the 1990s. Sip it neat at room temperature in small measures, or use it in place of tequila in a Margarita or a mezcal Negroni. It pairs well with grilled meats, tacos al pastor or a plate of fresh citrus.
- Single village mezcal from Chichicapam, Oaxaca
- Espadin agave, pit roasted and twice distilled in copper
- Bottled at 48% ABV
Expect gentle smoke on the nose with roasted agave, citrus peel and a hint of mint. The palate is layered and slightly sweet, with tropical fruit, spice and earthy notes before a long, dry finish with lingering smoke.
A fine bottle for agave drinkers who want to explore traditional, village-made mezcal.
