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Originating from the village of Santa Catarina Minas in the Oaxaca region, "Del Maguey Arroqueno" is a unique artisanal mezcal made from slow-growing, massive Arroqueño agaves and distilled in traditional clay pots. This ancient production method gives the spirit unparalleled smoothness and a deep, earthy, and authentic flavor expression. This mezcal is dedicated to the famous biologist and explorer, Thor Heyerdahl. He is most famous for his book Kon-Tiki, which chronicled his 1947 voyage across the Pacific Ocean on a wooden raft.
The aroma reveals notes of melon, dark chocolate, and green figs, enveloped by subtle campfire smoke and the minerality of wet stones.
On the palate, it has a full body and a silky texture; dominated by accents of sweet roasted agave, savory spices, and fresh herbs, transitioning into a long, elegant clay aftertaste.
It is recommended to taste neat from a traditional copita glass at room temperature. It pairs perfectly with rich beef dishes, dark chocolate, cured ham, or aged cheeses.
Del Maguey is a legendary mezcal brand founded in 1995 by American artist Ron Cooper, who was captivated by traditional village-made mezcal while travelling through the Oaxaca region. Del Maguey was the first to introduce the Single Village concept to the world: each spirit is created together with a specific Zapotec or Mixtec family in a single village of Oaxaca or Puebla, so every bottle reflects the unique character of its place of origin. Del Maguey is widely credited with creating the modern mezcal category worldwide.
The mezcal is made following centuries-old traditions: agave hearts are roasted in earthen pits, crushed with a volcanic stone wheel (tahona), fermented in wooden vats and double distilled. The bottles are adorned with labels based on drawings by artist Ken Price, which have become the brand's signature. Since 2017 Del Maguey has been part of the Pernod Ricard group, yet production remains in the hands of small family palenques. Today the range includes around 20 different mezcals from more than 10 villages and 12 agave varieties.
