Viviente Mezcal Tequilana Cupreata Mezcal

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40% ABV• 750mL

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A rare encounter between two legendary agave varieties, Viviente Mezcal Tequilana Cupreata brings together the worlds most celebrated agave with a prized wild counterpart, both cultivated in the rich volcanic soils of Michoacan.


Crafted by Viviente Mezcal using Tequilana Weber and Cupreata agave grown and harvested in Michoacan, this dual-agave mezcal reflects the distinct character of each plant while honoring the artisanal traditions of Mexican spirits production. The blending of these two agave varieties produces a mezcal of remarkable complexity and balance.


  • Nose: Aromas of roasted agave, earthy minerality, and subtle herbaceous notes with a whisper of tropical fruit.
  • Palate: A layered experience of smoky sweetness, green agave, stone fruit, and a touch of spice that reflects the character of both varieties.
  • Finish: Long and smooth, with lingering vegetal warmth and a gentle smokiness that fades gracefully.

Viviente Mezcal Tequilana Cupreata shines served neat or on the rocks, and brings exceptional depth to a Mezcal Negroni or an Oaxacan Old Fashioned, where its layered profile can fully express itself.


Best enjoyed in a wide-mouthed copita to open up its aromas, this is a distinctive expression crafted from Tequilana Weber and Cupreata agave, grown in Michoacan, Mexico.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pineapple, peach, green apple and lemon, with chamomile, rosemary and wet stone

Palate: Bright, lively acidity with citrus and a light sweetness, showing lemon and pineapple

Finish: Smoky, lingering up to three minutes

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Location: Etúcuaro, Michoacán
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Master Distiller: Jaime Villa Miranda
Viviente is an artisanal mezcal from Michoacán, founded by Julio Ochoa and Oscar Arreola Sánchez. It is made at the brand's own distillery in Etúcuaro, with agave grown on its fields in Ucasiro and Devanador. Maestro mezcalero Jaime Villa Miranda learned the craft from his grandfather, his father and his older brother Juan. The lineup is built around Cupreata, an agave of the Balsas basin, bottled on its own or blended with Espadín or blue Tequilana. Viviente sets aside 20 hectares to preserve agave species and turns its bagasse and vinasse into fertilizer.
Map of Michoacán, Mexico, with Etúcuaro marked
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Etúcuaro, Michoacán

Map of Michoacán, Mexico, with Etúcuaro marked

Etúcuaro is a village of about 1,300 people in the municipality of Madero, in the mountains south of Morelia, Michoacán. The municipality lies in the state's Tierra Caliente region, where Agave cupreata grows wild on the slopes of the Balsas River basin. Michoacán joined the mezcal denomination of origin in 2012, and families here still roast agave in earthen pits and distill their mezcal by hand.

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