Por Lo Bueno Tobala Mezcal Joven, Oaxaca, Mexico

Por Lo Bueno Tobalá Mezcal Joven is an exceptional artisanal mezcal crafted from 100% wild Agave potatorum, one of Oaxaca's most treasured native agave species. Growing naturally at high elevations in rugged, rocky terrain, Tobalá develops remarkable concentration and complexity during its long maturation. Its compact size produces a small piña rich in flavour, resulting in a mezcal celebrated for its expressive aromatics, elegant structure, and distinctive sense of place. Carefully produced using traditional methods in San Dionisio Ocotepec, this is a beautifully refined expression of one of Mexico's most sought-after wild agaves.

Product Details:

• Founder: Richard H. Meyer
• Agave: 100% Agave potatorum (Tobalá)
• Spirit Type: 100% Agave Mezcal
• Alcohol: 46% ABV
• Agave Age: 10 to 12 years
• Production: Approximately 25 lbs (11.3 kg) of agave per litre of mezcal bottled
• Origin: San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
• Scarcity: 100% Tobalá represented only 2.4% of all mezcal produced in 2023

Sensory Description:

The nose is richly aromatic, revealing enticing notes of caramelised peach, fresh hay, white chocolate, nutmeg, pine resin, beeswax, and the earthy freshness of petrichor after rainfall. The palate is broad and mouth-filling, unfolding with flavours of cinnamon, honeysuckle, ripe black cherry, grilled corn, and Medjool dates layered over gentle minerality and subtle roasted agave. The finish is exceptionally long and refined, balancing floral sweetness, warming spice, and savoury earthiness with remarkable elegance and persistence.

Distiller's Background:

Por Lo Bueno was founded by Richard H. Meyer to honour the traditions, friendships, and craftsmanship that define authentic Oaxacan mezcal. Inspired by decades of sharing exceptional mezcal with German painter Enrique Luft, the brand takes its name from Enrique's favourite toast, "Por Lo Bueno," meaning "To all that is good." Produced in San Dionisio Ocotepec using traditional artisanal methods, Por Lo Bueno is dedicated to preserving the heritage of mezcal while showcasing the remarkable diversity and character of both cultivated and wild agave species through carefully crafted small-batch expressions.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat at 18-20°C in a traditional copita, veladora, or tulip-shaped tasting glass. Allow the mezcal to rest for several minutes before sipping to reveal its evolving floral, fruity, and mineral aromas. Pair beautifully with grilled lobster, scallops, roasted quail, duck breast, pork belly, lamb, mole amarillo, roasted sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, aged Manchego, Oaxaca cheese, toasted pecans, roasted almonds, dried apricots, fresh figs, dark chocolate, or citrus-based desserts. Its elegant floral complexity and layered fruit also make it an outstanding accompaniment to refined Oaxacan cuisine and slow, contemplative sipping.