Derrumbes Oaxaca Mezcal
Brand: Derrumbes | Category: Mezcal Artesanal | ABV: 48% | Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico | Vol: 70cl

Intro/Heritage:
From the spiritual heart of mezcal comes a bottle that speaks in smoke and soul. Derrumbes Oaxaca is a tribute to the birthplace of mezcal but it’s far from predictable. This isn’t the mezcal of city bars and cocktails. It’s the kind that echoes tradition, hand-dug pits, copper stills, and hands calloused from generations of craftsmanship. Authentic, earthy, unforgettable.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like breathing in a hillside after a summer burn, roasted agave, crushed herbs, and sun-baked clay. There’s a wisp of campfire and wild florals.
Palate: Textured and vibrant. Cooked maguey, ripe papaya, a dash of pepper, and bright citrus peel. It walks the line between rustic charm and refined minerality.
Finish: Long and expressive. Smoked agave and fresh earth linger, leaving a clean but haunting echo.

Production Details:
Made by maestro mezcalero Jorge Pérez in San Luis del Río, this expression uses 100% Espadín agave, pit-roasted underground, tahona-crushed, and double-distilled in copper stills. No industrial shortcuts, no additives, just agave, smoke, and time.

Perfect For:
For quiet nights on rooftop terraces, paired with conversation and a bowl of salted pepitas. It’s also a showstopper at tastings, pour it when you want to open minds and palates.

Expert Notes:
Derrumbes Oaxaca is considered a benchmark Espadín mezcal, not because it plays it safe, but because it delivers soul without sacrificing sophistication. It’s approachable enough for the mezcal curious, yet complex enough to satisfy agave purists.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Balanced. Earthy. And absolutely alive. You can feel the land in this.”
🗨️ “I’ve tried dozens of Espadíns. This one brings something extra — something real.”
🗨️ “Reminds me of Oaxaca in the best way. Campfires, clay, citrus. Pure joy.”

Interesting Fact:
While most Oaxacan mezcals stick to one village style, Derrumbes curates micro-regional expressions. This bottle? It’s a love letter to San Luis del Río, a village famous for shaping some of Mexico’s most expressive agave spirits.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve neat in a clay copita or small Glencairn to honor its tradition. Let it rest a few moments before sipping then savor it slowly. If you’re feeling bold, pair it with dark chocolate or a slice of grilled pineapple.

Distillery Background:
Derrumbes is not a brand, it’s a journey. Each bottle in the lineup represents a different region, agave species, and production style. The Oaxaca expression is one of their core tributes — raw, rooted, and beautifully transparent in both flavor and philosophy.