Producer / Brand: Delirio de Oaxaca / Espíritus Mexicanos.

Specific Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Maguey / Agave: 100% Maguey Espadín (Agave Angustifolia), hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of growth.

Type / Class: Añejo / Artisanal Mezcal (12 months aging in white oak barrels).

Cooking: 3 days in conical stone ovens underground, calcined with wood, volcanic rock, river stone, and quarry stone.

Milling: Traditional method with stone Tahona.

Fermentation: 100% natural with endemic yeasts.

Distillation: Double distillation process in 350 K/L copper stills.

Profile / Flavor Classification: Dry (Almond profile, strong vanilla notes, discreet smoke, strong personality, and a sweet noble wood background).

Alcohol Content: 40% Alc. Vol. (40°).

Presentation and Dimensions: 750 ml glass bottle (Height 24.2 cm / Width 11.4 cm).

Barcode / EAN: 7503018274036

SKU / MPN: MX-DELIRIO-ANEJO-750ML

Appearance: Intense amber color with bright golden hues and burnished copper flashes. Robust body and dense, majestically falling tears in the glass.

Nose: Complex and enveloping aromas of toasted dried fruits, almond, sweet spices, and vanilla from the white oak barrel, harmoniously intertwined with notes of cooked agave, caramel, and a subtle and sober smokiness.

Palate: Unctuous, warm, and very firm entry. Features an elegant dry profile with deep flavors of almond, toasted wood, cocoa, spicy touches, and a mineral aftertaste with prolonged and distinguished persistence.

Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Its complex aged and almond profile pairs exceptionally well with high-end cuisine: aged grilled meat cuts (Rib Eye, Tomahawk), complex stews and casseroles, Oaxacan black mole with turkey, confit pork shank, wood-fired duck, aged and cured cheeses (mature Manchego, sheep's cheese, smoked Gouda), as well as fine cigars, and sophisticated desserts such as dark chocolate tart, dulce de leche lava cake, candied nuts, or cajeta crepes.

Suggested Moments:

• Business: A distillate of superior prestige, ideal as an honorary digestif to close corporate deals or accompany high-level business meals.
• Special Celebration: Perfect for toasting on memorable occasions such as anniversaries, weddings, graduations, and holiday parties.
• Barbecue: Excellent companion for pairing large cuts of marinated meat, artisanal sausages, and charcoal-grilled vegetables.
• Romantic Dinner: Provides a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere to conclude an elegant candlelit dinner.
• Family Meal: A stellar piece to grace the table during Sunday lunches and festive family banquets.
• Summer: Ideal for summer evening gatherings on a terrace, enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in aged craft cocktails (Mezcal Old Fashioned).
• The Perfect Gift: A high-value artisanal gift for collectors, executives, and enthusiasts of barrel-aged spirits.

What is the specific origin and the winery/brand of this distillate?

It is produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, by the prestigious firm Delirio de Oaxaca (Espíritus Mexicanos).

Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?

Mezcal Delirio de Oaxaca Añejo has a dry profile, enriched with almond, vanilla, white oak nuances, and discreet sweet and smoky touches.

How long is it aged in barrels?

It has a maturation of 12 months in white oak barrels before being bottled.

How is this aged mezcal recommended to be enjoyed?

It is recommended to serve neat at room temperature in a veladora glass or tulip-style tasting glass to fully appreciate its complex oak and dried fruit aromas.