MEZCAL DELIRIO DE OAXACA AÑEJO
ARTISANAL MEZCAL 100% MAGUEY ESPADÍN 750ML
MEXICO • SANTIAGO MATATLÁN, OAXACA
"The supreme expression of patience and time in Oaxacan lands. Mezcal Delirio de Oaxaca Añejo is an artisanal jewel crafted with 100% Maguey Espadín, hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation and patiently aged for 12 months in white oak barrels. With a dry profile featuring refined almond nuances and a sweet background of ripe agave, it displays a strong and distinguished personality with deep notes of vanilla, subtle flashes of smoke, and a sophisticated elegance of noble wood."
The Elegance of White Oak
Mezcal Delirio de Oaxaca Añejo 40% ABV 750ml is crafted with Maguey Espadín harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Its 12-month aging process in white oak gives it a dry profile with a strong personality and almond character.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Brand: Delirio de Oaxaca / Espíritus Mexicanos.
Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Agave: 100% Maguey Espadín, hand-harvested.
Type: Añejo (12 months in white oak).
Distillation: Double distilled in copper stills.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Alcohol Content: 40% Alc. Vol.
Barcode / EAN: 7503018274036
SKU / MPN: MX-DELIRIO-ANEJO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Intense amber with flashes of burnished copper.
Nose: Toasted nuts, almond, sweet spices, vanilla, and cooked agave.
Palate: Smooth and firm, with almond, toasted wood, and a persistent mineral aftertaste.
3. Mezcal Architecture
4. Suggested Pairings and Occasions
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Aged cuts like Rib Eye, Oaxacan black mole, confit pork shank, wood-fired duck, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate desserts.
Suggested Occasions:
- Business: A digestive of honor for corporate deals.
- Special Celebrations: Anniversaries and holiday festivities.
- Romantic Dinner: A sophisticated and intimate atmosphere.
- The Perfect Gift: For collectors and executives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the origin of this mezcal?
It is crafted in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, by the brand Delirio de Oaxaca (Espíritus Mexicanos).
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It has a dry profile, with nuances of almond, vanilla, white oak, and sweet and smoky touches.
How long is it aged in barrels?
It matures for 12 months in white oak barrels.
How do you recommend tasting this añejo mezcal?
Neat at room temperature, in a traditional "veladora" glass or a tulip-style glass.