A soulful Oaxacan classic that is complex, clean, and hauntingly beautiful. A cultural heirloom you can sip.
A Masterclass in Balance
Chichicapa is a map, a memory, and a masterclass in balance. Crafted in the remote, high-altitude village of San Baltazar Chichicapa by Zapotec maestro Faustino Garcia Vasquez, this is an origin story in liquid form. It's a foundational bottling in Del Maguey's pioneering "Single Village" series, which introduced the world to mezcal’s sense of place.
Mature Espadín agave is slow-roasted, crushed by a horse-drawn tahona, and wild-fermented. The nose is gently smoky, kissed with citrus peel and mint. The palate is viscous and full-bodied, opening with ripe fruit and citrus that gives way to a savory, earthy undercurrent. The finish is clean, long, and mesmerizing.
How to Enjoy
A mezcal for the thoughtful drinker. Sip neat to appreciate the delicate balance of fruit, earth, and smoke.
Quick Facts
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Producer:
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Del Maguey
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Spirit:
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Single Village Mezcal
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Village:
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San Baltazar Chichicapa, Oaxaca
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Agave:
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Espadín
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Maestro:
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Faustino Garcia Vasquez
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Style:
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Artisanal, Balanced, Complex
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Tasting Notes:
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Citrus peel, mint, ripe fruit, savory earth, gentle smoke
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Good to Know:
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One of the original and most iconic releases from Del Maguey's "Single Village" series, which changed the way the world thinks about mezcal.
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