Tepeztate is one of the rarest and most storied agaves in the world of mezcal, and El Rey Zapoteco captures its wild, untamed character with remarkable precision. This is a spirit for those who seek something beyond the ordinary, a true expression of the agave's singular soul.

Tepeztate agave is a slow-growing wild variety that can take 25 years or more to reach maturity, making each batch of El Rey Zapoteco Tepeztate Mezcal an exceptional and finite treasure. Produced in the traditional mezcal-making regions of Oaxaca, this expression honors the ancestral techniques that have defined Mexican distilling for generations, from earth pit roasting to open-air fermentation and small-batch copper or clay pot distillation.

• Nose: Bold green herbaceous aromas with notes of wet stone, tropical fruit, and a distinctive wild agave earthiness that sets tepeztate apart from all other varieties
• Palate: Complex layers of bitter citrus pith, roasted agave, black pepper, and a faintly floral sweetness balanced by a mineral backbone
• Finish: Long, dry, and beautifully smoky with lingering vegetal and herbal notes that evolve with every sip

El Rey Zapoteco Tepeztate Mezcal shines when sipped neat, though its assertive, complex profile also makes it a compelling centerpiece in a smoky Mezcal Negroni or a Mezcal Sour where its wild character can hold its own against bold mixers.

Best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a wide-mouthed copita to fully open the aromas. El Rey Zapoteco Tepeztate is crafted from wild-harvested tepeztate agave in the mezcal-producing highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico.