Visitor Center:

There’s a tasting room and gallery at Del Maguey’s office (Macedonio Alcala No. 403, Centro Historico, Oaxaca de Juarez, Tel: 52 951 501 2374). Tours of the Planques (rustic farmer distilleries) can be arranged by appointment.

How you should drink it

• Neat
• With coffee

Fast Facts

• You can thank Ron Cooper for the surge in popularity of mezcal. Since 1995, he’s been finding traditional single village spirits and now imports seven stunning mezcals.
• Cooper, a professional artist, originally developed a passion for the agave-based spirit while he was in Mexico working on an art project.

Types of Del Maguey, Single Village Mezcal Available

• Chichicapa
• San Luis del Rio
• Santo Domingo Albarradas
• Minero
• Tobala
• Pechuga
• Crema de Mezca