Derrumbes 'San Luis Potosi' Mezcal Joven, Mexico

On the high, arid plateau of central Mexico, where wild agave grows under vast skies and limestone soils, Derrumbes San Luis Potosí Mezcal Joven takes form with a character unlike any other mezcal. This is a spirit shaped by elevation and scarcity, capturing the rugged elegance of its region through a vivid, aromatic expression that feels both ancient and strikingly precise.

Product Details:

• Type: Mezcal
• Style: Joven
• Agave Variety: Salmiana
• Alcohol ABV: 43%
• Production: Traditional methods specific to San Luis Potosí
• Sweetness: Dry

Sensory Description:

The nose is lifted and expressive, opening with floral aromatics, fresh herbs, and a distinctive green note reminiscent of jalapeño and cactus. On the palate, the mezcal is bright and energetic, delivering flavors of green pepper, citrus zest, and gentle sweetness balanced by mineral tension and light smoke. The texture is clean and lively, leading to a long, savory finish marked by spice, vegetal freshness, and subtle earth.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – Non Vintage – Awarded: 2025 – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Best of Show (1st Place) – Non Vintage – Awarded: 2024 – Tequila Mezcal Challenge
• Gold – Non Vintage – Awarded: 2024 – Craft Distillers Spirits Competition

Distiller’s Background:

Derrumbes is a project dedicated to showcasing mezcal’s regional diversity, working with small, family-run producers across Mexico to preserve local traditions and agave varieties. Each Derrumbes bottling highlights a specific state and production style, with the San Luis Potosí expression standing out for its use of agave Salmiana and its distinctive above-ground cooking method, a reflection of both terroir and necessity in this harsh landscape.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat at 16–18°C (61–64°F) in a copita to fully appreciate its aromatics. It pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, fresh ceviche, or herb-forward dishes, and adds striking complexity to cocktails such as a mezcal margarita or a savory mezcal paloma.

Floral, vibrant, and unmistakably regional, Derrumbes San Luis Potosí Mezcal Joven is mezcal at its most expressive a pure translation of place, agave, and tradition, captured in every sip.