Derrumbes 'Durango' Mezcal Joven, Mexico

Distinctive and artisanal, the 2021 Derrumbes Durango Mezcal Joven offers a vivid expression of Mexico’s rugged northern landscape. Produced in the remote village of Nombre de Dios, this mezcal highlights the unique qualities of the endemic Cenizo (Durangensis) agave, transformed through traditional methods into a spirit that balances smoke, fruit, and minerality with remarkable finesse.

Product Details:

• Category: Mezcal Joven Artesanal
• Agave: 100% Agave Cenizo (Durangensis)
• Maestro Mezcalero: Uriel Simental
• NOM: F283D
• Oven Type: Underground stone pit
• Extraction: By hand with an ax and a mallet
• Fermentation: Natural, underground wood & clay vats
• Distillation: Twice distilled in hybrid wood and copper pot stills (with external condensation)
• Resting Time: 2 months in glass
• ABV: 45.2%
• Litres Produced: 800
• Distiller/Producer: Derrumbes (founded by Esteban Morales & Sergio Mendoza)
• Owner: Esteban Morales & Sergio Mendoza

Sensory Description:

Crystal clear and medium-bodied, Derrumbes Durango opens with aromas of smoked fruits, evoking the sensation of a small barbecue beneath a pear tree. On the palate, it delivers buttery and herbal notes reminiscent of Sotol, accented by grassy freshness and subtle nuttiness. The finish is refreshing and complex, beginning with minty coolness before unfolding into delicate sweetness, underscored by a gentle wisp of smoke and dry minerality.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver Medal – 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver Medal – 2024 Tequila Mezcal Challenge
• Silver Medal – 2024 Craft Distillers Spirits Competition

Distiller's Background:

Mezcal Derrumbes was born from the vision of Esteban Morales and Sergio Mendoza, who sought to showcase Mexico’s extraordinary biodiversity through small-batch mezcals. Each expression represents a different state, distilled by local maestros who preserve regional traditions and flavors. In Durango, maestro mezcalero Uriel Simental captures the character of the land with a mezcal that is both expressive and true to its terroir. The Derrumbes collection pays tribute to the soils, climates, and native agaves of Mexico, offering a sensory journey through Oaxaca, San Luis Potosí, Durango, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, and Michoacán.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a copita or wide-mouthed glass to fully appreciate its smoky-fruity bouquet. It pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, charred vegetables, or fresh ceviche, where its grassy and herbal notes complement smoky and citrus-driven flavors. It also shines as a contemplative sipper, offering layers of complexity for mezcal aficionados seeking authenticity.

The Derrumbes Durango Mezcal Joven is a striking expression of tradition, terroir, and craftsmanship, a spirit that tells the story of Durango’s land and people with every sip.