Del Maguey Chichicapa is a single-village mezcal of remarkable poise, the kind of spirit that rewards slow, attentive sipping. At Grappa, we pour it for guests curious about mezcal’s mineral, smoke-kissed soul and the deep sense of place it carries from a small Oaxacan village to the glass.

About the Distillery

Del Maguey pioneered the single-village approach to mezcal, bottling each expression from a specific community and maestro mezcalero rather than blending across regions. Chichicapa is crafted by a family of mezcaleros at their palenque, where the agave is pit-roasted over wood, naturally fermented, and twice distilled in wood-fired copper stills. The result is unhurried and handmade, a faithful portrait of its origin.

Agave & Region

Chichicapa is made from espadin agave grown in the remote village of San Baltazar Chichicapam, in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca, Mexico. The valley floor and its soils lend this mezcal a pronounced mineral edge and a clean, layered smoke. Espadin, the most classic of mezcal agaves, expresses the region with clarity here, giving Chichicapa its reputation as a benchmark Oaxacan valley mezcal.

Tasting Notes

The nose is bright with citrus and gentle sweetness, opening onto a palate of roasted agave, layered smoke, and warm spice. Notes of black cherry, almond, and a green-chili lift give way to a long finish with hints of chocolate and mint. It is smoky yet refined, mineral rather than harsh, with the elegance to be sipped slowly.

What to Pair It With

Its smoke and minerality are stunning with briny Fresh Oysters and the charred char of our Spaniard Octopus. It also brings a smoky counterpoint to Grappa’s Famous Paella. Browse the full dine-in menu to plan your table.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Del Maguey Chichicapa is poured neat for sipping or in a cocktail at $18.

FAQ

Where is it from?

Chichicapa is a single-village mezcal made in San Baltazar Chichicapam, in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca, Mexico, from local espadin agave.

What does it taste like?

It is bright and citrusy on the nose with roasted agave, layered smoke, black cherry, and warm spice on the palate, finishing long with chocolate and mint.

Is mezcal the same as tequila?

Both come from agave, but mezcal like Chichicapa is pit-roasted over wood, giving it a distinctive smoky, mineral character, while tequila uses only blue agave and is typically smoother and sweeter.

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