Untamed, distinctive, and full of soul, Rey Campero Jabali Mezcal is a spirit for true aficionados. Crafted by Maestro Mezcalero Romulo Sánchez Parada in Candelaria Yegolé, Oaxaca, it’s made from the rare and notoriously difficult Jabalí agave (Agave convallis). This wild varietal is known for its unpredictable fermentation and explosive personality, making every successful batch a triumph of skill, patience, and instinct. The result is a mezcal that’s as bold as the land it comes from, complex, aromatic, and unforgettable.

Rey Campero Jabali Mezcal
Brand: Rey Campero | Category: Mezcal (Artisanal) | ABV: 48% | Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Wild and expressive, fresh herbs, citrus peel, roasted agave, and a whisper of smoke layered with tropical fruit and minerality.
Palate: Vibrant and complex. Notes of pineapple, green pepper, and floral honey unfold over earthy agave sweetness and savory smoke. Textured and lively, with a hint of spice.
Finish: Long, smoky, and slightly saline, evolving from bright fruit to deep minerality with elegant persistence.

Production Details:
Made from 100% wild Jabalí agave, harvested after 12–14 years of growth. The agave hearts are roasted in underground conical pits, crushed by horse-drawn tahona, and fermented naturally in open-air wooden vats with wild yeasts. Distilled three times in small copper pot stills, it captures both the raw energy and refinement that define Rey Campero’s style. No additives, no shortcuts, just pure craftsmanship.

Perfect For:
Sipping slowly and reflectively, preferably neat in a copita. Ideal for mezcal lovers who seek adventure, bold, tropical, and beautifully unconventional.

Expert Notes:
Revered among mezcal collectors, Rey Campero Jabali is praised as “one of the most complex agave spirits in existence,” admired for its aromatic intensity and vibrant, layered flavor profile.

Customer Reviews:
“Wild, bright, and smoky, a mezcal that tells a story.”   Marco S.
“Unreal complexity, tropical fruit meets earth and fire.”   Diana L.
“Every sip changes. It’s pure artistry in a bottle.”   Tomas E.

Interesting Fact:
The Jabalí agave is infamous among mezcaleros for its foamy, unpredictable fermentation, often overflowing the vats and requiring extraordinary skill to distill successfully. That challenge is part of what makes this mezcal so rare and revered.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat at room temperature to appreciate its full evolution. For pairings, try with grilled pineapple, aged cheese, or dark chocolate to complement its smoky fruit and minerality.

Distillery Background:
Produced by the Sánchez family in Candelaria Yegolé, Oaxaca, Rey Campero, meaning “King of the Countryside”, is a tribute to ancestral mezcal making. Using sustainable wild agave harvesting and traditional methods passed down for generations, the family crafts small-batch spirits that embody authenticity, terroir, and respect for nature. Each bottle tells the story of Oaxaca, rugged, soulful, and unforgettable.