Rating 94
Style
Produced In Mexico
ABV 42%
Availability Year Round
Price $37.00 
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Review Updated 2022-08-09

Del Maguey Mezcal Vida Review

Perhaps the most recognizable bottle on the mezcal shelf, this joven release is made using eight-year-old espadín, which is roasted for up to eight days, wild fermented, then twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Smoky aromas and a hint of pineapple define the nose, while the racy palate is rich in funky tropical fruit. A saline streak continues well onto the finish, providing further complexity that adds to this mezcal’s credentials as an incredible cocktail ingredient. But don’t be afraid to sip it solo.

Del Maguey Mezcal Vida Pros And Cons

Pros
  • Great for cocktails
  • Widely available
Cons
  • Fairly one-dimensional flavor profile
  • Unlikely to impress agave aficionados

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Del Maguey Mezcal Vida
Perhaps the most recognizable bottle on the mezcal shelf, this joven release is made using eight-year-old espadín, which is roasted for up to eight days, wild fermented, then twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Smoky aromas and a hint of pineapple define the nose, while the racy palate is rich in funky tropical fruit. A saline streak continues well onto the finish, providing further complexity that adds to this mezcal’s credentials as an incredible cocktail ingredient. But don’t be afraid to sip it solo.

Reviewed On: 12-07-2020
94
POINTS
Del Maguey Mezcal Vida
Perhaps the most recognizable bottle on the mezcal shelf, this joven release is made using eight-year-old espadín, which is roasted for up to eight days, wild fermented, then twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. Smoky aromas and a hint of pineapple define the nose, while the racy palate is rich in funky tropical fruit. A saline streak continues well onto the finish, providing further complexity that adds to this mezcal’s credentials as an incredible cocktail ingredient. But don’t be afraid to sip it solo.

Reviewed On: 12-07-2020