Dixeebe Tobala Mezcal 375ml Edition 5

Complex, expressive, and deeply traditional, Dixeebe Tobalá Mezcal – No. 5 is a small-batch artisanal mezcal produced by Maestro Palenquero Don Valentín Cortés in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Made from 100% Tobalá agave (Agave potatorum) and bottled at 52.1% ABV (104.2 proof), this fifth edition showcases an evolving profile of fruit, herbs, flowers, minerals, and spice.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Mezcal
Agave: Tobalá (Agave potatorum)
Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Valles Centrales, Oaxaca, Mexico
Maestro Palenquero: Don Valentín Cortés
Edition: No. 5
Alcohol Content: 52.1% ABV (104.2 Proof)
Bottle Size: 375ml
Agave Age: 7 Years
Production Style: 100% Artisanal • Ancestral Tradition • Pit Roasted • Tahona Milled • Natural Fermentation • Copper Pot Distilled
Style: Fruity • Herbal • Floral • Mineral • Spiced

Process & Production

The Tobalá used for Edition No. 5 was planted by Don Valentín Cortés and his family in 2017 and harvested in January 2024 after approximately seven years of growth. The agave is cooked traditionally in an underground conical pit oven, allowing the roasted agave to develop its characteristic depth.

After cooking, the agave is crushed using a tahona and naturally fermented in pine-wood vats. The fermented mash is then double distilled in copper stills, following Dixeebe's 100% artisanal production methods.

Appearance

Crystal clear and bright with a luminous appearance.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromatic and evolving with fruity, floral, herbal, mineral, and spicy characteristics.

Palate: Complex and expressive, bringing together ripe fruit, fresh herbs, floral tones, mineral character, and warming spice.

Finish: Long and layered, with lingering fruit, herbal, mineral, and spicy notes.

What Makes It Special

Dixeebe Tobalá No. 5 is an exceptionally limited expression, with only 1,248 bottles produced. The combination of seven-year-old Tobalá, underground pit cooking, tahona milling, natural pine-wood fermentation, and double copper-pot distillation gives the mezcal a distinctive sense of place and traditional character.

The Tobalá's naturally complex character continues to evolve in the glass, revealing additional layers as the mezcal opens.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat in a copita or small tasting glass. Allow the mezcal to rest for several minutes before tasting to let its aromas develop.

A few drops of water can help open the high-proof spirit and reveal additional fruit, floral, herbal, and mineral notes.

Pair with roasted meats, mole, mushrooms, citrus, fresh fruit, aged cheese, dark chocolate, or traditional Oaxacan dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of mezcal is Dixeebe Tobalá No. 5?
It is an artisanal mezcal made from 100% Tobalá agave (Agave potatorum).

What is the alcohol content?
52.1% ABV (104.2 Proof).

What is the bottle size?
375ml.

Where is it produced?
Santiago Matatlán in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Who is the Maestro Palenquero?
Don Valentín Cortés.

How is it produced?
The Tobalá is cooked in an underground conical pit oven, milled with a tahona, naturally fermented in pine-wood vats, and double distilled in copper.

How many bottles were produced?
1,248 bottles were produced for Edition No. 5.

Brand Story

Dixeebe is a project from Asis Cortés and his father, Don Valentín Cortés, representing the fifth generation of a mezcal-producing family from Santiago Matatlán. The name Dixeebe comes from the Zapotec language and expresses ideas of love, gratitude, respect, and honoring ancestors and tradition.

The brand is dedicated to small-batch mezcal made using traditional methods. Dixeebe's spirits are produced in limited quantities, with each bottle intended to preserve the family's connection to Oaxaca's mezcal culture and generations of knowledge.