Desolas Mezcal
ABOUT:
Desolas Mezcal is a female-founded brand guided by a "sun-grown, slow-made" philosophy that honors the natural elements of the sun and the land. Dedicated to showcasing the lighter, more botanical side of the spirit, Desolas utilizes 100% Salmiana agave—often called the "green giant"—from the arid, chalky soils of San Luis Potosí. To preserve the crisp, fresh, and herbaceous profile of the agave, the brand cooks the piñas in traditional above-ground brick hornos (ovens) rather than underground fire pits, resulting in a naturally low-smoke spirit. Through meticulous, small-batch artisanal techniques, Desolas represents a bright, modern, and highly awarded expression of mezcal that perfectly bridges the gap between tradition and innovation.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Blanco: An elegant, unaged spirit made from wild Salmiana agaves that take up to 25 years to mature. Due to its above-ground cooking process, the smoke profile is minimal and nuanced. The nose is bright and inviting with notes of green pepper, fresh asparagus, mint, and roasted agave. On the palate, it is highly herbaceous and crisp, offering flavors of cucumber, fresh poblano pepper, sweet agave, and citrus zest, leading to a beautifully persistent and clean mineral finish.
Reposado: A groundbreaking expression known as the world’s first aged Salmiana agave mezcal. Rested for six months in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, it strikes a stunning balance between the brand's botanical brightness and the barrel's warmth. The nose reveals vibrant green agave layered with soft baking spice and cedar. The palate offers honeyed agave, light caramel, and sweetgrass, finishing long and clean with mineral clarity and a touch of brown sugar.
Añejo | Single Barrel #1 (Golden Horizon): A highly limited, one-of-a-kind release aged for 31 months in a single American ex-bourbon barrel and bottled at full barrel strength (104 proof). It features an aroma of fresh Salmiana agave, citrus peel, wildflower honey, and toasted oak. The palate delivers a rich sweetness of golden honey, roasted nuts, baking spice, and gentle vanilla, concluding with a long, elegant finish of warm oak and citrus zest.
Añejo | Single Barrel #2 (Ember Sol): Aged for 31 months in a different microclimate within the same aging facility, this expression showcases exceptional depth and barrel influence. Roasted agave leads into decadent notes of dark cacao, dried fig, and toasted pecan, followed by black cherry, molasses, and cinnamon bark on the palate. The finish lingers beautifully with warm oak, sweet tobacco, and spice.