MEZCAL DELIRIO DE OAXACA JOVEN
ARTISANAL MEZCAL 100% MAGUEY ESPADÍN 750ML
MEXICO • SANTIAGO MATATLÁN, OAXACA
"The pure authenticity of the world capital of mezcal. Mezcal Delirio de Oaxaca Joven is an artisanal gem crafted with 100% Maguey Espadín, hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation. With a strictly dry profile and firm character, it is patiently cooked in conical underground pits and crushed by a stone tahona. On the nose, it displays intense aromas of cooked agave, with an earthy finish and soft vegetal nuances. On the palate, it offers extraordinary persistence, extremely well-integrated smoky notes, and the nobility of double artisanal distillation in copper stills."
The Pure Expression of Espadín Agave
The Mezcal Delirio de Oaxaca Joven 42° 750ml is an artisanal distillate originating from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Manually harvested from 8 to 10-year-old Agave Angustifolia plants, this young white mezcal is dry, with 42% alcohol and an earthy touch.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Brand: Delirio de Oaxaca / Espíritus Mexicanos.
Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Maguey / Agave: 100% Maguey Espadín, hand-harvested.
Type: Joven Blanco / Artisanal Mezcal.
Cooking: 3 days in conical underground stone pits.
Milling: Stone tahona.
Distillation: Double distillation in copper stills.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Alcohol Content: 42% ABV.
Barcode / EAN: 7503018274012
SKU / MPN: MX-DELIRIO-JOVEN-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Transparent, crystalline, with platinum highlights.
Nose: Cooked agave, fresh herbal notes, and an earthy character.
Palate: Firm and decisive, with a balance between maguey sweetness and a mineral aftertaste.
3. Mezcal Architecture
4. Moments and Recommended Pairing
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Mole negro or coloradito, tasajo tlayudas, cecina enchilada, white fish ceviche, bone marrow tacos, green aguachile, and dark chocolate with worm salt.
Suggested Moments:
- Carne Asada: Meat cuts and choripanes.
- Family Meal: Typical Mexican dishes.
- Summer: Fresh cocktails like Mezcalita or Paloma.
- The Perfect Gift: For agave lovers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the origin of this mezcal?
It is crafted in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, under the Delirio de Oaxaca (Espíritus Mexicanos) brand.
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It has a markedly dry profile, with notes of cooked agave, vegetal hints, and an earthy background.
What type of agave is used?
100% Maguey Espadín (Agave Angustifolia), hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation.
How is it recommended to drink this mezcal?
Neat, at room temperature, in a traditional 'veladora' glass or mezcal cup.