ARTISANAL JOVEN MEZCAL
TORO MUERTO 750ML
MEXICO • PETLACALA, GUERRERO • 100% WILD CUPREATA ARTISANAL MEZCAL
"A premium artisanal mezcal, internationally multi-award winning. With a strictly dry profile and complex character, it stands out for the pure expression of wild Cupreata agave, lactic notes, red clay, oyamel fir, and a perfect balance between power and velvety smoothness."
Quick Facts
Toro Muerto Young Artisanal Mezcal 750 ml is a 100% wild Agave Cupreata (Agave Papalometl) mezcal from Petlacala, Guerrero, Mexico; 42% vol. It is dry, with lactic notes, red clay and oyamel fir and a light smokiness. Serve neat at room temperature, between 18 °C and 20 °C, in a tasting copita or veladora glass, and pair with cecina, green mole, birria and dark chocolate. Purchase: free shipping across Mexico from $1,499 MXN, shockproof packaging and 90 days for returns at no cost. Discover more wines and spirits of Mexico and liqueurs.
Petlacala and the Wild Cupreata Agave
Toro Muerto Artisanal Joven Mezcal is crafted in Petlacala, Guerrero, from wild Cupreata maguey (Agave Papalometl) from the Guerrero mountains. Recognized with multiple international gold medals, it is a dry distillate, meant to be enjoyed neat, with woody and lactic notes.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Brand: Mezcal Toro Muerto / Diso Selection.
Region of Origin: Petlacala, Guerrero, Mexico.
Maguey / Variety: 100% Wild Cupreata (Agave Papalometl).
Category: Artisanal Joven Mezcal / 100% Natural.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Alcohol Content: 42% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml clear bottle with red wax seal and embossed bull skull.
Serving Recommendation: Neat, at room temperature (18°C - 20°C), in a tasting glass or 'veladora' cup.
Barcode / EAN: 7500464530448
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Brilliant, clear, and diamond-polished.
Nose: Lactic notes, woody, damp forest floor, red clay, and fresh-harvested green agaves.
Palate: Powerful yet harmonious, dry, with oyamel fir, river stone, cheese, hawthorn (tejocote), and anise; a light smoky closure and a velvety finish.
3. Distillate Architecture
4. Moments and Recommended Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: Cecina from Yecapixtla, green mole or chichilo, chiles en nogada, bone marrow tacos, aged steaks, goat birria, 'cincho' cheese, and desserts with dark chocolate and worm salt.
Suggested Moments:
- Gourmet Steak Night: With Prime cuts, Tomahawk, and charcoal-grilled bone marrow.
- The Perfect Gift: Iconic bottle with red lacquering and gold medals.
- Business: Working lunches with international partners.
- Family Meal: Sunday banquets.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the origin of this mezcal?
It is produced in Petlacala, Guerrero, Mexico, by the Toro Muerto brand (Diso Selection).
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry or sweet?
It is strictly dry, with no added sugars, with mineral, floral and earthy notes of wild maguey.
Which agave variety is used?
100% wild Cupreata maguey (Agave Papalometl) from the Guerrero mountains.
How is it recommended to taste it?
Neat, at room temperature (18°C-20°C), in a veladora glass or mezcal copita.
What does Toro Muerto Mezcal pair with?
With Yecapixtla cecina, green mole, chiles en nogada, goat birria, cincho cheese, aged cuts of meat and dark chocolate desserts with worm salt.
How do I buy Toro Muerto Mezcal in Mexico and what is the shipping policy?
At LaCava.shop, with free shipping across Mexico from $1,499 MXN, shockproof packaging and 90 days for returns at no cost.