Koch Mezcal Tobala 750ml

Koch Tobala Mezcal is made from wild Tobala agave, a slow-growing variety found in the highlands of Oaxaca that can take a decade or more to mature, far longer than cultivated Espadin. That scarcity and slow growth is why Tobala mezcals are typically priced and treated as a step up from Espadin bottlings. Production follows the traditional route: pit-roasting, crushing, wild fermentation, and distillation in copper stills. Expect a more floral, herbal, and slightly sweet profile than Espadin mezcal, with smoke playing a supporting role rather than dominating, plus citrus and mineral notes on the finish. This bottle suits mezcal drinkers who've already tried Espadin and want to taste what a wild, slow-grown agave adds to the glass.

How to drink Koch Tobala

Sip it neat in small pours — Tobala's floral complexity is worth tasting undiluted, ideally with orange slices and sal de gusano alongside. It's too nuanced, and usually too limited, to reach for as a mixing mezcal.

MezcalOaxaca, Mexico