Del Maguey Single Village Puebla Mezcal 750ML

Del Maguey Single Village Puebla Mezcal 750ML is a 40% ABV artisanal mezcal made from 100% espadin agave in Axocopan, Puebla, Mexico. Awarded 91 points by Tastings.com in 2024, this expression stands apart in the Del Maguey range as the brand's exploration of Puebla's volcanic terroir—a sharp departure from the Oaxacan origins that define most of their portfolio.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 proof)  |  Origin: Axocopan, Puebla, Mexico  |  Style: Single Village Mezcal (NAS)  |  Producer: Maestro Palenquero Aurelio González Tobón

Production & Heritage

Del Maguey, founded by artist and mezcal pioneer Ron Cooper, built its reputation on the Single Village concept—each expression sourced from one community, reflecting its unique land and traditions. The Puebla bottling is produced by maestro palenquero Aurelio González Tobón and his family at a palenque near the base of the active volcano Popocatépetl. Ripe espadin agave is roasted in underground pit ovens, naturally fermented in an environment rich with volcanic minerals, and twice-distilled in small copper pot stills. The volcanic soil composition and high-altitude climate of Axocopan create a flavor profile distinctly different from the Oaxacan terroir found in most mezcals on the market.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with wonderfully pungent roasted agave, followed by bright waves of lemon verbena, white peach, and pine needles. Underneath, soft floral tones of carnation and lilac emerge alongside a gentle herbal quality.

Taste: Soft, billowing smoke greets the palate on entry, giving way to cooked apple, ripe pear, and clementine at mid-palate. As it develops, savory notes of poblano pepper, green herbs, and charred rosemary emerge, balanced by a tropically sweet fruit richness that prevents the smoke from dominating.

Finish: The finish is medium-long with a soft, rounded texture. Lingering impressions of roasted agave, seaweed-like salinity, and dried florals trail off gradually.

How to Drink Puebla Mezcal

Sipping neat at room temperature is the best way to appreciate the volcanic mineral character and complex florals—add a few drops of water if the smoke feels forward. This expression also performs well in cocktails that benefit from its floral-savory balance.

• Oaxaca Old Fashioned: The roasted agave and charred rosemary notes hold up beautifully against agave syrup and mole bitters.
• Mezcal Paloma: The pear and clementine fruit tones complement grapefruit soda without getting lost.
• Naked & Famous: The soft smoke and floral aromatics add nuance alongside Aperol and yellow Chartreuse.

Best For

• Mezcal enthusiasts seeking a non-Oaxacan single village expression
• Gifting someone who already owns the core Del Maguey lineup
• Building a terroir-comparison tasting flight across mezcal regions
• Cocktail bartenders looking for a floral, medium-smoke mezcal

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Puebla Mezcal taste like? It leads with soft smoke and roasted agave, then opens into floral and tropical fruit notes—carnation, pear, clementine—with a savory herbal backbone of poblano pepper and charred rosemary.

How does Puebla Mezcal compare to Del Maguey Vida Clasico? Vida Clasico is sourced from San Luis del Río in Oaxaca and is positioned as an everyday mixing mezcal, while the Puebla expression comes from a completely different state and terroir, delivering a more floral, fruit-forward, and mineral-driven profile at the same 40% ABV.

Is Puebla Mezcal good for sipping neat? Yes—its moderate 40% ABV and soft texture make it approachable neat, and the complex layering of florals, fruit, and smoke rewards slow sipping.

Where is Puebla Mezcal made? It is produced in Axocopan, a village in the state of Puebla, Mexico, situated near the base of the active volcano Popocatépetl. This volcanic region is outside the traditional Oaxacan mezcal heartland.

What foods pair well with Puebla Mezcal? Mole poblano echoes the spirit's roasted and herbal complexity. Fresh ceviche with lime and chili highlights the citrus and mineral notes. Grilled stone fruits like peaches mirror the white peach aromatics. Aged Oaxacan cheese provides a creamy counterpoint to the soft smoke. Dark chocolate with sea salt ties into the finish's salinity and roasted character.

What sizes does Puebla Mezcal come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle.

Is Puebla Mezcal worth the price? It positions as a premium single village mezcal, priced above everyday mixing mezcals like Vida but justified by its site-specific production, small-batch copper pot distillation, and the distinctive Puebla terroir that few other brands explore.

Why Puebla Mezcal?

What makes this bottling genuinely unusual is geography. The vast majority of mezcal—including every other Del Maguey expression—comes from Oaxaca, so a single village release from Puebla's volcanic highlands is a rare point of difference on any shelf. The 91-point score from Tastings.com in 2024 and a Silver Medal at the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards confirm that the quality matches the concept. Maestro palenquero Aurelio González Tobón's family operation combines traditional underground roasting with twice-distilled copper pot precision, producing a spirit where volcanic minerality and lush florals share equal weight. For anyone building a serious mezcal collection or simply curious about how terroir shapes agave spirits, this Puebla bottling is one of the most direct ways to taste the difference.