Brand | El Jolgorio Mezcal |
State | Oaxaca |
City | Rio Seco |
Agave | Lyoba |
Maguey | Coyote |
Distillation | Copper |
ABV | 50.30% |
Grind | Tahona |
"El Jolgorio", translating to "the revelry", is a mezcal brand deeply rooted in the small festivals of remote Oaxacan villages. Established in 2010 by the Cortés family, the brand represents a collective of sixteen families across ten different Oaxacan regions. Each bottle is hand-marked with batch-specific details, connecting the drinker to the family behind the expression. Notably, El Jolgorio introduced a limited edition Ancestral mezcal in 2017, featuring their first female Master Mezcalera, Justina Ruiz Perez. This Ancestral mezcal, distilled from 100% Agave Coyote, is part of their annual Edicion Especial releases, showcasing rare and highly sought-after agave. El Jolgorio is a celebration of tradition, community, and the art of mezcal.
This mezcal is ON ANOTHER LEVEL…but the chances are. you won’t find it in your local spirits store. I tried this one at a friend’s house and only got one copita. Incredible depth of flavor. Makes you question whether or not you can even go back to cheaper mezcal.