Brand | El Jolgorio Mezcal |
State | Oaxaca |
City | Santa Maria Zoquitlan |
Agave | Convallis |
Maguey | Jabali |
Distillation | Copper |
ABV | ~50% |
Type | Joven |
"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.
Bold, wild agave flavor. I haven’t had a lot of jabalis before but that one… damn, blew me away. It’s very floral and fresh, green peppers and vegetables in general. An absolute must-try in my opinion!!