Dixeebe Mezcal Tobalá 05 375mL

Dixeebe Mezcal Tobalá 05

Artisanal Tobalá Agave Spirit | 52.1% ABV | 104.2 Proof | 375mL | Agave potatorum | Edition 05 | 1,248 Bottles

Process & Profile

Dixeebe Mezcal Tobalá 05 is a limited-production expression made by Maestro Palenquero Don Valentín Cortés at Guardianes del Mezcal in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Edition 05 is produced entirely from Tobalá, botanically identified as Agave potatorum, using agaves that reached approximately seven years of maturity.

The Tobalá used for this release was planted by Don Valentín and his family in 2017 and harvested in January 2024. The mature agaves are cooked in a traditional underground conical oven, crushed by tahona, and naturally fermented in pinewood vats.

The fermented agave is then double distilled in copper stills following the Cortés family's traditional artisanal production methods. Bottled at a substantial 52.1% ABV, the spirit preserves the intensity and aromatic complexity of the Tobalá rather than reducing it to a lower bottling strength.

Edition 05 is identified as lot DVCTO0124, with production limited to only 1,248 bottles in Dixeebe's 375mL format.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Ripe fruit, fresh herbs, delicate florals, roasted agave, and mineral notes

Palate: Layered fruit and herbaceous character with earthy agave, florals, minerals, and warming spice

Finish: Long and evolving with lingering herbs, fruit, minerals, spice, and concentrated agave character

What Makes It Special

Dixeebe Tobalá 05 combines a highly regarded agave variety with detailed small-batch production and a strong connection to the Cortés family's mezcal tradition.

The Tobalá for this edition was not simply sourced shortly before production. Don Valentín and his family planted the agave in 2017, tending it until the January 2024 harvest. That seven-year growing period makes the cultivation history an integral part of this particular release.

Production remains firmly traditional, with underground roasting, tahona milling, natural fermentation in pine vats, and double copper-pot distillation. At 104.2 proof, the finished spirit retains substantial concentration and structure.

Only 1,248 bottles were produced, making Edition 05 a genuine small-batch release for drinkers interested in single-agave Oaxaca spirits and the distinctive character of Tobalá.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Dixeebe Tobalá 05 neat at room temperature in a copita or small mezcal glass. Take small sips and allow the spirit to rest briefly between tastes so its fruit, floral, herbal, mineral, and spice characteristics can continue developing.

At 104.2 proof, it is best approached slowly rather than served as a shot. The higher bottling strength provides an opportunity to experience the agave's concentrated aroma and texture.

It is also well suited to comparative tastings alongside Espadín, Barril, Madrecuishe, and other Dixeebe expressions to explore how different agave varieties influence aroma, flavor, and structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What agave is used in Dixeebe Mezcal Tobalá 05?

Dixeebe Tobalá 05 is made from Tobalá, scientifically identified by the producer as Agave potatorum. The agaves used for Edition 05 were approximately seven years old.

2. How is Dixeebe Tobalá Edition 05 made?

The Tobalá is cooked in an underground conical oven, crushed by tahona, naturally fermented in pinewood vats, and double distilled in copper stills using traditional artisanal methods.

3. What proof is Dixeebe Mezcal Tobalá 05?

Dixeebe Tobalá 05 is bottled at 104.2 proof, equal to 52.1% alcohol by volume.

4. How limited is Dixeebe Tobalá 05?

Only 1,248 bottles were produced for Edition 05. The release comes in a 375mL bottle and is identified as lot DVCTO0124.

5. Where can I buy Dixeebe Mezcal Tobalá 05?

You can buy Dixeebe Mezcal Tobalá 05 directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop mezcal and other premium agave spirits online.