Del Maguey “Vida” is a gently smoky espadin mezcal from Oaxaca, beloved as both a sipping and cocktail mezcal, and it is poured at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle. It offers a warm, characterful introduction to artisanal agave spirits.

About the Distillery

Del Maguey is a pioneering single-village mezcal house celebrated for championing traditional Oaxacan production. Vida is its versatile flagship, crafted by skilled mezcaleros using time-honored methods passed down through generations in the villages of southern Mexico.

Agave & Region

This is a mezcal made from espadin agave grown in Oaxaca, the cultural home of mezcal in southern Mexico. The agave hearts are roasted in earthen pits, which is the source of mezcal’s signature gentle smoke, then crushed, naturally fermented and distilled. It is bottled unaged, so the spirit stays bright and expressive of the agave and the land.

Tasting Notes

A soft veil of wood smoke opens onto cooked agave, ripe fruit and citrus, with hints of honey, vanilla and a touch of green herb. The smoke here is restrained and welcoming rather than aggressive, leading to a clean, warming finish.

What to Pair It With

Its quiet smoke is wonderful with the fire-kissed char of our Spaniard Octopus and the smoke and saffron of Grappa’s Famous Paella. It also stands up beautifully to the heat of our Spicy Sausage Rigatoni. Browse more on our dine-in menu.

How It’s Served at Grappa

We pour Del Maguey Vida neat for sipping, or as the smoky backbone of a cocktail, for $13.

FAQ

Where is it from?

It is made from espadin agave in Oaxaca, Mexico, the traditional heartland of mezcal.

What does it taste like?

Gentle wood smoke over cooked agave, ripe fruit and citrus, with honey and vanilla notes and a clean, warming finish.

Is it smoky?

Yes, but lightly so. The earthen-pit roasting gives a soft, welcoming smoke rather than an overpowering one, which makes Vida easy to enjoy neat or in a cocktail.

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