Meet the Del Maguey range

Del Maguey has been a torchbearer for traditional mezcal for decades. It has introduced the world to the art, nuance, and sheer personality of agave spirits beyond Tequila. 

Founded by the late Ron Cooper in 1995, Del Maguey helped redefine how mezcal is made, appreciated, and shared, partnering directly with families of mezcaleros in remote villages and honouring centuries-old, village-specific techniques.

We’re going to walk through the Del Maguey range now, so you can get some perspective on how comprehensive and varied it is. We’ve also got some added incentive. Right now, when you buy qualifying bottles of mezcal*, you could win an exceptionally rare pechuga expression! 

What Is Mezcal?

All Tequila is mezcal, but not all mezcal is Tequila. While Tequila is made exclusively from Blue Weber agave and mostly industrially produced, mezcal is an umbrella term for spirits made from any of the 50+ species of agave. 

It can also be made using artisanal or ancestral methods, like underground roasting, wild fermentation, and open-air distillation.

Different types of Mezcal?

Del Maguey takes these methods seriously. Some of its mezcals fall into classic production categories:

Ancestral – Distilled in clay pot stills using traditional tools like wooden mallets and stone mills, and often fermented in open-air wooden vats.

Artisanal – A step up in scalability, but still rustic. Typically involves copper stills, earth pit roasting, and wooden fermentation tanks.

But some are so unique, authentic, and old school that they go beyond even those definitions. These are classified by the brand as “Village Mezcal”. 

Village Mezcal – Del Maguey’s signature approach: single village expressions that highlight unique terroir, traditions, and agave types. Every bottle tells a story.

Now, let’s explore the whole range.

The Del Maguey range

Here are all the Del Maguey expressions we stock, plus other mezcal previously released by the brand:

Del Maguey Mezcal Vida

Village, State: San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Paciano Cruz Nolasco
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 42%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Earthy, fruity, and ever so slightly smoky. A tropical-leaning, easy-to-love mezcal with enough structure to hold its own in cocktails.

Del Maguey Vida Puebla Mezcal

Village, State: Axocopan, Puebla
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 40%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: An inviting gateway to mezcal, Vida Puebla is clean, gentle, and a little mineral thanks to its volcanic terroir. Roasted agave meets copper stills in the shadow of Popocatépetl.

Del Maguey Vida de Muertos Mezcal

Village, State: San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Paciano Cruz Nolasco, Marcos Cruz Mendez
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 45%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Crafted for Día de los Muertos, this higher-ABV iteration of Vida boasts lifted aromas, savoury spice, and a celebratory complexity.

Del Maguey Mezcal Chichicapa

Village, State: San Balthazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Faustino Garcia Vasquez
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 48%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: A stone-cold classic. Rounded, rich, and smoky with hints of cocoa, dried fruit, and a saline edge. 

Del Maguey San Luis del Rio Mezcal

Village, State: San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Panciano Cruz Nolasco, Marcos Cruz Mendez
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 47%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Herbal, spicy, and fruity, with the tropical whisper of mango trees from the Red Ant River valley. Characterful and vibrant.

Del Maguey Santo Domingo Albarradas Mezcal

Village, State: Santo Domingo Albarradas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: The Morales Luis family
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 48%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: High-altitude agave equals concentrated flavour. Floral, sweet, and bright with touches of eucalyptus and citrus.

Del Maguey Wild Tepextate Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Maria Albarradas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Rogelio Martinez Cruz, Leopoldino Miranda
Agave Varietal: Tepextate
ABV: 45%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: A heady mix of passion fruit, cinnamon, and honeysuckle. Wild, long-maturing agave gives this mezcal elegance and grip.

Del Maguey Tobala (Wild Mountain) Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Maria Albarradas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Rogelio Martinez Cruz, Leopoldino Miranda
Agave Varietal: Tobalá
ABV: 45%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: The truffle of the agave world. Small, wild, and full of flavour, this Tobalá bursts with floral notes, citrus, and silky texture.

Del Maguey Wild Jabalí Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Maria Albarradas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Rogelio Martinez Cruz, Leopoldino Miranda
Agave Varietal: Jabalí
ABV: 47%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Fiery and feisty. Jabalí is notoriously tricky to distil but worth the effort: expect apples, figs, anise, and an eccentric savoury twist.

Del Maguey Pechuga Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Florencio Carlos Sarmiento and family
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 49%
Still Type: Clay
What you’re getting: A ceremonial mezcal where a raw chicken breast is suspended in the still for a third distillation. Complex, umami-laced, and deeply savoury.

Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal

Village, State: San Luis Del Rio, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Paciano Cruz Nolasco, Marcos Cruz Mendez
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 40%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: A curious and creative blend of 80% San Luis del Rio Mezcal and 20% pure agave syrup. The result is a sweet intro to mezcal flavours. 

Other mezcals from the Del Maguey range

Del Maguey Minero Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Florencio Carlos Sarmiento and family
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 50%
Still Type: Clay
What you’re getting: Distilled in clay with bamboo tubing, this ancestral mezcal is soft yet powerful, bursting with baked fruit, cocoa, and a signature minerality.

Del Maguey Las Milpas Mezcal

Village, State: Las Milpas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Anastacio Cruz Antonio and sons
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 46%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Granite earth ovens lend this mezcal a stony, almost salty undertone. It’s fresh, zesty, and loaded with green agave character.

Del Maguey Arroqueño Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Florencio Carlos Sarmiento and family
Agave Varietal: Arroqueño
ABV: 49%
Still Type: Clay
What you’re getting: Made from agaves that take up to 18 years to mature, this clay-distilled mezcal is bold, resinous, and earthy with rich, roasted sweetness.

Del Maguey Barril Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Florencio Carlos Sarmiento, Florencio Carlos Vasquez, Luis Carlos Vasquez
Agave Varietal: Barril
ABV: 49%
Still Type: Clay
What you’re getting: Long fermentation and clay pot stills give this mezcal depth and elegance. Think woodsmoke, orange peel, and green herbs.

Del Maguey Cuixe Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Maria Albarradas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Florencio Carlos Sarmiento, Florencio Carlos Vasquez, Luis Carlos Vasquez
Agave Varietal: Cuixe
ABV: 45%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Complex and fresh with a mix of leafy, peppery, and floral notes. Distilled in copper, it’s a lean and lifted example of Karwinskii agave.

Del Maguey Espadín, Arroqueño & Mexicano Mezcal

Village, State: San Jose Rio Minas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Roberto Gutierrez & Sons
Agave Varietal: Espadín, Arroqueño & Mexicano
ABV: 50%
Still Type: Clay
What you’re getting: A trio of agaves in one bottle. Lush, fruity, and herbal with wild energy and impressive balance.

Del Maguey Wild Papalome Mezcal

Village, State: San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Marcos Cruz Mendez
Agave Varietal: Madrecuixe
ABV: 47%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Tall, wild agave meets gentle, green complexity. Roasted nuts, papaya, and dried herbs meet in a silky, elegant sip.

Del Maguey Wild Papalome Mezcal

Village, State: San Pedro Teozacoalco, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Fernando “El Bigote” Caballero Cruz, Fernando Caballero Miguel
Agave Varietal: Papalome
ABV: 45%
Still Type: Clay and stainless steel
What you’re getting: Meaty, earthy, and tropical. A Mixteca Alta treasure made using hybrid stills for a bold yet balanced result.

Del Maguey San Pablo Ameyaltepec Mezcal

Village, State: San Pablo Ameyaltepec, Puebla
Palenquero: Aurelio Gonzalez Tobon & family
Agave Varietal: Papalote & Pizorra
ABV: 47%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Papalote and Pizorra agaves meet Puebla terroir. Clean, fruit-forward, and subtly spiced, with a nod to Oaxacan tradition.

Del Maguey Tobaziche Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Maria Albarradas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Rogelio Martinez Cruz, Leopoldino Miranda
Agave Varietal: Cuixe (Tobaziche)
ABV: 47%
Still Type: Copper
What you’re getting: Another Karwinskii classic. Mountain-grown and slow to mature, it’s lean, green, and expressive with crisp minerality.

Del Maguey Ibérico Mezcal

Village, State: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
Palenquero: Florencio Carlos Sarmiento and family
Agave Varietal: Espadín
ABV: 49%
Still Type: Clay
What you’re getting: A showstopper. Think Pechuga—but replace the chicken with jamón Ibérico and add fruit, nuts, and spice. Luxurious and wild.

The Last Drop: Meet the Del Maguey range

Del Maguey isn’t just a mezcal brand. It’s a cultural bridge. It connects drinkers to the land, people, and rituals of Mexico with every bottle. Whether you’re after subtle, smoky sippers or wild, funky statements, in the Del Maguey range, there’s an expression for you.

Stay tuned for our deep dive into Del Maguey’s origins, philosophies, and the people behind the spirits: Del Maguey: 30 Years of sharing mezcal with the world.

*Click on the link to the competition post to find out which bottles qualify.

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