Chagual Mezcal Cupreata is a wild-agave mezcal from the rugged country where Oaxaca meets Guerrero: 90 proof (45% ABV) in this 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Cupreata — locally called papalote — is a wild agave endemic to the Oaxaca/Guerrero borderlands, taking 7–15 years to mature before harvest. Chagual’s brand storytelling centers on the ancestral xochagual myth and traditional handcrafting methods passed down through four generations of Maestros Mezcaleros, working with endemic wild agave rather than farmed Espadín.
Tasting notes: the brand publishes no official tasting notes — expect the wild-Cupreata profile of full-bodied, earthy character with refreshing complexity and a long, distinctive finish.
Why buy Chagual Cupreata? Because wild-agave mezcals like Cupreata are the far end of the mezcal spectrum — slow-grown, hard-won agave from borderland terrain — at a full 90 proof that shows everything the spirit has. Sip it neat and compare with the rest of the tequila and mezcal collection or the Chagual Mezcal brand collection.
Serving note: neat in a copita at room temperature; sal de gusano on the side if you like the traditional pairing.
What is Cupreata agave? A wild agave (locally papalote, a local variety of A. potatorum) endemic to the Oaxaca/Guerrero borderlands, taking 7–15 years to mature.
What proof is Chagual Cupreata? 90 proof (45% ABV) in the 750mL bottle.
Is a NOM published? No NOM was found published for Chagual — the draft makes no distillery-number claim.
Is this aged? No age statement is published — it is a young, artisanal expression.
