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Product Description
An artisan mezcal from the high-altitude canyons of Acatlán de Osorio, this Tobalá (100 % Agave potatorum) is both easy-drinking and intriguing. It reveals a smooth, floral nose followed by a savory mix of minerals and gentle bitterness, finishing briefly with fresh agave.
About El Occidental
El Occidental launched around 2019 and pays homage to the roots of mezcal production in western Mexico—highlighting the cultural fusion between Filipino migrants and Indigenous peoples in that region. It features expressions from three states and combines modern techniques (mechanical milling) with traditional ones (spontaneous fermentation, small copper stills) to maintain artisanal character while scaling access.
About Mezcal Tobalá
Maguey Tobalá (Agave potatorum) is a small, wild agave that grows in rocky, high-altitude terrain. It forms a compact, low rosette rather than a tall trunk and typically takes more than a decade to mature. Due to its high sugar content and low water volume, mezcal made from Tobalá often carries concentrated minerality with bright fruity and floral notes, making it one of the most aromatically expressive agaves used in mezcal production.
