Del Maguey Vida Mezcal

Del Maguey Vida Mezcal is a type of mezcal, which is a traditional Mexican distilled spirit made from the agave plant. Del Maguey is a brand of mezcal that is known for its high-quality, artisanal production methods and unique flavors.

Vida Mezcal is one of the most popular offerings from Del Maguey. It is made from 100% organic agave and is produced using traditional methods, including roasting the agave hearts in a pit oven and distilling the fermented mash in a copper pot still. The resulting mezcal has a smoky and complex flavor profile, with notes of citrus, pepper, and roasted agave.

Vida Mezcal is often enjoyed neat or in cocktails, and it has gained a following among bartenders and mezcal enthusiasts for its quality and versatility.

History

Del Maguey Vida Mezcal is produced by the Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal brand, which was founded in 1995 by Ron Cooper, an artist and entrepreneur from California. Cooper was inspired to create Del Maguey after a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, where he fell in love with the traditional methods used to produce mezcal.

Cooper wanted to create a mezcal brand that celebrated the unique flavors and techniques of different villages in Oaxaca, and that would support the local communities that produce the spirit. He worked with small-scale producers in different villages to create a range of artisanal mezcals that showcase the terroir of each region.

Vida Mezcal was added to the Del Maguey portfolio in 2010. It was designed to be a more accessible and approachable mezcal than some of the brand’s other offerings, which can be quite complex and challenging for some palates. Vida Mezcal is made from espadín agave, which is the most common variety of agave used to make mezcal, and it is produced using traditional methods that have been passed down through generations.

Since its launch, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal has become one of the brand’s most popular products, and it has helped to introduce mezcal to a wider audience around the world. It has won numerous awards and accolades for its quality and flavor, and it is widely regarded as one of the best mezcals available.

ABV

Del Maguey Vida Mezcal has an alcohol by volume (abv) of 42%. It is a popular and widely available mezcal that is made from 100% organic agave and is distilled in small batches in Oaxaca, Mexico. It has a smoky, earthy flavor with notes of caramel and citrus, and is often enjoyed neat or in cocktails.