Derrumbes San Luis Potosi is made from the region’s wild agave Salmiana, giving it a unique, vibrant flavor not found in other mezcal.
About this mezcal
Derrumbes San Luis Potosi is an example of a very particular style of mezcal crafted in the high altitude Central Mexican Plateau, in the state of San Luis Potosí. This mezcal is made from the region’s wild agave Salmiana, giving it a unique, vibrant flavor. Certain bottles list agave Crassispina as the subspecies. Despite its abundance, this type of agave has a very low yield. The mezcalero needs up to four times as much of it to create an equal amount of spirit when compared to the blue agave used in the tequila region. Grown in calcareous soils, this mezcal terrifically showcases its terroir characteristics, with chalky notes very evident in the flavor profile. Produced in an old traditional hacienda, above ground ovens known as hornos are used to cook the agave which mean their mezcal is not smoky. Once cooked, the agave is crushed by a tahona, fermented naturally with wild yeast, twice-distilled in small copper pot stills, and bottled around 43% ABV.
Derrumbes Mezcal
From Oaxaca to Michoacan and beyond, Derrumbes bottles many varieties of mezcal that are made using different agave and production methods. They have spirits from different states in Mexico, and they bottle some very small producers that are not available elsewhere.
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Imperium
46 reviewsNose is green, cheesy and earthy. The palate follows, with lots of cheese and funky green
jackstraw
13 reviewsjalapeño maple sage
mt_rainyer
43 reviewsI always have a bottle of this on-hand as I have yet to encounter a more delicious 750ml bottle for the price point (~$40). Some batches are better than others, but usually in the 4 star range (.5 star added here for the value).
Funky, lactic, cheesy flavors mixed with a refreshing aloe syrup flavor. It is hard to describe. The good batches have a nice complex finish, the bad ones are a bit more thin and tend towards the more diluted side.
Jori
48 reviewsHoly jalapeños! Spicy, herbal, savory and zesty. If you’re a fan of the spicier mezcals, definitely give this one a go!
Mezcal Mike
29 reviewsLote 48, 357/1750, 44.6%
Not my favorite at first. Chile dominant but fades evenly. I like the chile touch normally so that’s not a knock. I just can’t place its oddness; I may have to find a way to fit it into a flight to get past it. Luckily, at $44.99 it did not break the bank. I will come back to it. Would probably give it a 2.5 except that it’s weird so I give it a 3 for effort.
Forpowder
43 reviewsLote A35 bottle 26167 year 3/20 44.7% Aroma from opening the bottle I get green peppers with a nice alcoholic note. Tasting is cream cheese with green peppers all the way to the end. One of the most intense combinations I found of this flavor profile.
flanger88
3 reviewsLot 54. This is one of my first mezcals. took me a while to get over the stench upon opening the bottle. I actually was dissapointed at first – it was too funky, rotten and intense. I had it with a bit of ice and that opened up the flavours so much. in the next days I started sipping it neat and everything mellowd down and I got really comfortable with it.
I’m not great with describing tastes and flavours but I can just say I ended up cherishing every last drop of this bottle. probably fell in love with mezcal 🙂
Lot 54. This is one of my first mezcals. took me a while to get over the stench upon opening the bottle. I actually was dissapointed at first – it was too funky, rotten and intense. I had it with a bit of ice and that opened up the flavours so much. in the next days I started sipping it neat and everything mellowd down and I got really comfortable with it.
I’m not great with describing tastes and flavours but I can just say I ended up cherishing every last drop of this bottle. probab
m8375e
4 reviewsLote 27, 11/19, Artesanal, 44.4%
Nose: green, raw green pepper, padron peppers, jalapenos, big bunches of spearmint and peppermint. Mild sweetness, drop of lemon juice and white pepper, a little barn/manure funk? This is really aromatic, not massively complex but very nice.
Palate: nice arrival, lovely perceptual sweetness, candied padron peppers, gently smoky, earthy. Very good full coating texture. A little cream cheese, more of that mint, remains pleasantly sweet, savoury, earthy, with a slight citric and mineral grip, going on quite long. Can take a drop of water but pretty much perfect at strength.
Comment: price on this is creeping up but at €38 this was a steal and it remains very good at a slightly higher price. Not super complex but a lot of character and very drinkable! Another winner from Derrumbes.
Lote 27, 11/19, Artesanal, 44.4%
Nose: green, raw green pepper, padron peppers, jalapenos, big bunches of spearmint and peppermint. Mild sweetness, drop of lemon juice and white pepper, a little barn/manure funk? This is really aromatic, not massively complex but very nice.
Palate: nice arrival, lovely perceptual sweetness, candied padron peppers, gently smoky, earthy. Very good full coating texture. A little cream cheese, more of that mint, remains pleasantly sweet, savoury, earthy, with a slig
AndrewT
9 reviewsFresh jalapeños with some cheesiness. Very easy to drink. Great value
jaspercrabb
1 reviewWell, this is my first taste of a mezcal from San Luis Potosi. After reading the prior reviews, I was a bit fearful as to what I was going to encounter. Luckily, my take is completely different. I liked it, and a lot. For a few minutes, I searched my tasting data banks to recall what it reminded me of . . . . (was it jalapeno peppers: no) (was it cheese, whether blue or ‘gorgonzola’ : no) instead this agave distillate reminded me most of gentiane (an alpine plant) liqueurs like Suze and Aveze! Very complex, with an earthy, chalky character, almost a caraway seed and licorice influence, but with a definite gentiane (also found in Chartreuse) quality. Very groovy! I am a fan!
Well, this is my first taste of a mezcal from San Luis Potosi. After reading the prior reviews, I was a bit fearful as to what I was going to encounter. Luckily, my take is completely different. I liked it, and a lot. For a few minutes, I searched my tasting data banks to recall what it reminded me of . . . . (was it jalapeno peppers: no) (was it cheese, whether blue or ‘gorgonzola’ : no) instead this agave distillate reminded me most of gentiane (an alpine plant) liqueurs li
Dom
29 reviewsI get an overwhelming taste of green jalapeño & lactic funk. Almost like a jalapeño popper. Overall very good for the price
Edit: as I come back to this after being open for a bit I’m picking up some mint notes
ReeBarbill
6 reviewsThis was a little too green tasting for me, almost to the point of being a little minty. Very good, just not to my taste.
aarild
144 reviewsWow, what a burst of jalapeño and cheese — both on the nose and on the palate. Serrano-wrapped dates, pine needles without the bitterness, sourdough white bread on the finish. I seriously love this, if I catch a bottle at some point I’d love to elaborate on the tasting notes. The reflex you get is to quit whatever conversation you had, then sit down in a corner and just explore this mezcal in quiet contemplation.
LOT 45 Dec. 2020, seems an exclusive batch for La maison du whisky:
I got my bottle! It needs time to improve the smell, but flavours are just as fascinating as that unknown batch above. Jalapeños, green bell pepper, sautéed chayotes, a hint of Serrano ham, figues rather than dates. Less lactic than the previous batch, rather 3% fat yoghurt than cheese, and a bit more grassy aftertaste. More vegetal and herbal generally, but that could change over time after opening the bottle. It lacks a bit of structure and aftertaste for a full score, but what a fascinating mezcal it is. You could try to imagine an ensamble of tepeztate, arroqueno, funky raicilla and a savoury pechuga (less of that last note in batch 45).
Wow, what a burst of jalapeño and cheese — both on the nose and on the palate. Serrano-wrapped dates, pine needles without the bitterness, sourdough white bread on the finish. I seriously love this, if I catch a bottle at some point I’d love to elaborate on the tasting notes. The reflex you get is to quit whatever conversation you had, then sit down in a corner and just explore this mezcal in quiet contemplation.
LOT 45 Dec. 2020, seems an exclusive batch for La maison du whisky:
I got my
El-Dawg
183 reviewsLote A35(200ML)
I feel like salmianas are a ‘love it or hate it’ agave. This one is delicious though, so guess I like them somewhat.
Strong smell & tastes of jalapeños & olive brine. Taste includes, but not limited to, honey, rotten fruit, bruised peaches, jalapeño poppers, and more. Complex and unique, and yet at least in my group, polarizing. I’ll probably upgrade this 200ml flask to a full bottle here soon. Great bottle to introduce to new mezcal curious friends, as it shows how crazy different and complex mezcal can be (as Rakhal also pointed out). More like 4.25
Review #107.
Lote A35(200ML)
I feel like salmianas are a ‘love it or hate it’ agave. This one is delicious though, so guess I like them somewhat.
Strong smell & tastes of jalapeños & olive brine. Taste includes, but not limited to, honey, rotten fruit, bruised peaches, jalapeño poppers, and more. Complex and unique, and yet at least in my group, polarizing. I’ll probably upgrade this 200ml flask to a full bottle here soon. Great bottle to introduce to new mezcal curious frien
Mezcaliente
14 reviewsEarthy, rotten fruit nose. Great salty pepper flavor up front with very smooth finish. Could benefit from a bit more bite by upping the abv.
Azi
38 reviewsLot 21, 05/19, Bottle 1154/1750. 43.9% abv
First off, the nose. Insane levels of jalapeño, freshly cut, focusing on the green flesh here. possibly something pickled. By something, we can only mean a jalapeño. Jalapeño in many forms I’d say.
The jalapeño doesn’t go anywhere when you start drinking. Maybe a bit of that bison grass vodka. a bit salty. As it sits in my cup, some hard aged cheese notes come out on the nose. the pickle idea turns to brine, and olives take center stage.
Comes out to a tune I don’t love, but give it some air and that one note goes on to add a few more. Definitely not sad to have a 750 of this
Lot 21, 05/19, Bottle 1154/1750. 43.9% abv
First off, the nose. Insane levels of jalapeño, freshly cut, focusing on the green flesh here. possibly something pickled. By something, we can only mean a jalapeño. Jalapeño in many forms I’d say.
The jalapeño doesn’t go anywhere when you start drinking. Maybe a bit of that bison grass vodka. a bit salty. As it sits in my cup, some hard aged cheese notes come out on the nose. the pickle idea turns to brine, and olives take center stage.
TzotollineRaramuri
75 reviewsLote A35/ Botella#2616, Destilado 03/2020.
?-clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of ripe funky fruit, papaya, mango, sweet potato, cooked maguey quiote, guava wax, lemon, animal & floral honey, skittles mix.
Adequate and complex production; average plus length, ordinary character.
?-coating effect, smooth sufficient alcohol; light medium body.
Primary sweet , lightly sour taste, buttery smoothness.
Flavors of cosmetics and perfume, floral, tropical, lemon and lime peel, guava & starfruit, honey, skittles mix.
Medium plus concentration, slightly complex plus, correct slightly bold balance.
Straightforward very long finish.
Very Good overall impression.
Disliked the artificial cosmetic and perfume aromas in mouth. Overall balanced.
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Lote A35/ Botella#2616, Destilado 03/2020.
?-clear
?- drying impact.
Aromas of ripe funky fruit, papaya, mango, sweet potato, cooked maguey quiote, guava wax, lemon, animal & floral honey, skittles mix.
Adequate and complex production; average plus length, ordinary character.
?-coating effect, smooth sufficient alcohol; light medium body.
Primary sweet , lightly sour taste, buttery smoothness.
Flavors of cosmetics and perfume, floral, tropical, lemon and lime peel, guava & starfruit, ho
spasta
22 reviewsGreat bottle for $40. Tastes like you picked up a wet rock at the beach and licked the underside. Strong fresh jalapeño vibes more than anything. I like it but you can definitely taste the lower ABV in this one.
Zack Klamn
512 reviewsLote: 38 (935/1750, 09/20)
Nose: Smells green and spicy – like chopping up jalapeños on a wood cutting board.
Palate: An initial lychee sweetness – subtle and lasts for a few seconds. Then an awesome fresh, fire-roasted jalapeño middle and finish (with a drop of honey).
This is a great, diverse bottle especially at the price point.
J Highland
4 reviewsBatch 20 979/1720 This is a great Mezcal when drinking on a tight budget. Strong scent of smelly feet with a spicy flavor don’t sound too appealing but Mezcal Derrumbes San Luis Potosí is darn good despite being low on ABV. Give it a shot!
meserole
72 reviewsBell peppers, clean wet rocks, but a bit of a strange vinegar/microbial funk in later bottles I’ve had. It’s a fine sipping spirit, but the $40 cost I’ve been paying in NYC means it’s not wasted in a cocktail, either. Plus a half star for the value and that pretty label. 😉
ElAgave
34 reviewsStraight up smokes jalapeño cream cheese. This is my first Salmiana, and while it is not my favorite agave, I am really giving it a fair shake.
Smoked jalapeño, bell pepper, butter, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, peppercorn, salt, poblano, wet grass.
James
9 reviewsLot 26, 1076/1750, bottled 10/19, 44.3%
The smell is savory and funky. People aren’t kidding when they describe the nose of this as jalapenos and cheese. Palate is oily and vegetal, sweet, spicy and musty. I was overwhelmed by this originally, but it grew on me. The taste and nose rounded off a little bit after the bottle spent some time open. This is a complex and rewarding spirit, and for the price, it’s absolutely worth trying.
Nozloo
2 reviewsLot 16, 439/1320, bottled 10/18, 44.1%
Lovely, very different mezcal. Sweet peppers, olive brine and mild cheesy funk on the nose, earthy and sweet taste with some of the same olive or slightly roasted poblanos. Finishes smooth and honey sweet.
COak
210 reviewsBottle 1346/1750 10/19. This is funky like Bootsy Collins. Has some pepper jack cheese on it. It’s very unique and worth trying, especially at the price. It just doesn’t speak to my taste, as something I would regularly drink.
Mansson
71 reviewsLot 4, distilled September 2015. This is undoubtedly a good quality mezcal (evidenced by the many positive reviews), but it doesn’t do it for me. I find it rather astringent and dry without much in terms of complexity. Perhaps a less-than-perfect batch?
TheAgaveFairy
168 reviewsNose: Jalepeno poppers. Review over. (Jalepenos stuffed with crème cheese, wrapped in bacon, and cooked / grilled). This is the tail end of the bottle I’ve owned, and now it’s a little more floral and nopales-driven. The peppers still take center stage, with a lactic funky sweetness playing so well in between. Black peppercorn and bacon notes for the charry-savory element, though this wasn’t cooked in a smoke-driven process. Some light pineapple gone sour, oregano, and white corn on the edges of the popper profile.
Palate: Gentle entry that’s floral, with a wonderful midpalate that’s more agave driven and simplistic and pleasantly sweet. The finish is where the mild pepper sweetness comes to play with the cream cheese and light fatty char. Texture is nice, flavor is full enough, and it drinks well for its proof. Finish is there, but doesn’t linger with any off notes or stay in a way that’s overbearing.
Thoughts: What a stunner. For character and value, this is one of the most amazing spirits you could find in any shop, for any category. It’s a cocktailing dream, too.
Be aware, I know there will be some batch variation, and this is one of the ones I’ve liked most. I’m curious about the proofing decisions.
Nose: Jalepeno poppers. Review over. (Jalepenos stuffed with crème cheese, wrapped in bacon, and cooked / grilled). This is the tail end of the bottle I’ve owned, and now it’s a little more floral and nopales-driven. The peppers still take center stage, with a lactic funky sweetness playing so well in between. Black peppercorn and bacon notes for the charry-savory element, though this wasn’t cooked in a smoke-driven process. Some light pineapple gone sour, oregano, and white corn on the e
SpencerS
13 reviewsThis mezcal got an extra half star for how underpriced it is. A flavor this distinctive could easily sell for more.
Jalapeños and crisp citrus notes on the nose, reminds me of the pepper snap that comes along with tequila. Much of the same on the pallet with a sweet, honey suckle finish. Almost leaves a spicy aftertaste. At $35 a bottle, it’s definitely a great way to venture outside of espadin while not breaking the bank.
pallzley
16 reviewsI do not recall batch and bottle, but it was very interesting and unique to say the least. About $55. Couldn’t really find anything appropriate enough to mix it with either.
Sweet first attack on tongue. Unique funky notes on nose translate well to the palate: pickled and seeded feta-stuffed jalapeno, in pickled radish brine, familiar agave white peppers and overcooked green beans giving way to a lime zest peppermint aftertaste. Really different for sure! Two too many left turns for my palate. Points for being one of the most unique tasting mezcals. Tasted it a year ago, but would give it another try seeing all these shining reviews.
I do not recall batch and bottle, but it was very interesting and unique to say the least. About $55. Couldn’t really find anything appropriate enough to mix it with either.
Sweet first attack on tongue. Unique funky notes on nose translate well to the palate: pickled and seeded feta-stuffed jalapeno, in pickled radish brine, familiar agave white peppers and overcooked green beans giving way to a lime zest peppermint aftertaste. Really different for sure! Two too many left turns for my pal
Foster
10 reviewsVery good mezcal with an amazing price. Will definitely be one I continue to buy. The smell has some vanilla, leather, and floral. To the taste, there is some mint and pepper with a sweet vanilla finish.
Eric_M
7 reviewsI stumbled up this mezcal while searching through this website and I’m so glad that I did. The other reviews are spot on. This is super unique and an incredible value at less than $40 a bottle. It’s extremely approachable and floral. Almost minty in flavor with a vanilla finish that lingers. I’ll be buying this again for sure. My 3.5 star review is only a representation of taste. It’s easily 5/5 stars if you factor in value.
Ambros
8 reviewsSmell starts withs sweet fruits, berrys and continues to cheese, strong cheese. Hints of pepper and leather.
In mouth, lightly smoked, more cheese, green apples, mineral. Sweet finish
Gregg T&T
100 reviewsThe nose is bonkers: jalapeno cheese poppers. It has a medium body and very vegetal flavors. flavors. I pick up more cheese and sweet bell peppers. Super unique and enjoyable.
Lot 16 44.1%
BartFargo
21 reviewsLote 14, 43.9%
Nose: Fresh pico de gallo, lime, sauerkraut, green chili, sharp gorgonzola – savory and funky.
Palate: Medium-full body. At first sweeter than the nose, with apple and lychee, but the fruits are quickly joined by salsa verde and blue cheese.
Finish: Fading cheese funk, sweet bell peppers, canary peppers, leafy greens, mixed herbs, and white pepper. Develops into latex and mint. Medium-long.
This is bold and savory, like drinking fresh salsa and queso. The flavor palette is a little unbalanced but not aggressively funky. An unusual profile, and impressive for the price.
Lote 14, 43.9%
Nose: Fresh pico de gallo, lime, sauerkraut, green chili, sharp gorgonzola – savory and funky.
Palate: Medium-full body. At first sweeter than the nose, with apple and lychee, but the fruits are quickly joined by salsa verde and blue cheese.
Finish: Fading cheese funk, sweet bell peppers, canary peppers, leafy greens, mixed herbs, and white pepper. Develops into latex and mint. Medium-long.
This is bold and savory, like drinking fresh salsa and queso. The flavor palette is a
rsidrys
50 reviewsGreen, unique, and easy. On the nose, mild white cheese up front, then fades to sauteed sweet peppers, green beans, vegetal, just lots of green. I get green agave on the palate with light smoke. Pleasant, sweet, mineral finish that lingers. Starts funky and balances out the deeper you go. A little on the light side in terms of intensity, but because of that, super drinkable. This one is fun!
Spirit_Chaser
20 reviewsLot 14, 09/2018, 43.9%abv
The nose very “green” akin to jalapeno/poblano peppers with undertones of cheese…perhaps a touch of onions in there as well. Basically, it smells like jalapeno poppers in a glass. Taste is more of the same with a pepper spice kick. The green pepper flavors cling to your palate forever. Overall, a solid and distinctive mezcal that pushes a lot of great buttons and is an absolute bargain. I just wish that it had a higher ABV which I venture would bring out more depth which it lacks. I recently had a taste of a Mezonte Jalisco Raicilla that shared a lot of these flavors with tons of extra depth and complexity and blew my mind.
Lot 14, 09/2018, 43.9%abv
The nose very “green” akin to jalapeno/poblano peppers with undertones of cheese…perhaps a touch of onions in there as well. Basically, it smells like jalapeno poppers in a glass. Taste is more of the same with a pepper spice kick. The green pepper flavors cling to your palate forever. Overall, a solid and distinctive mezcal that pushes a lot of great buttons and is an absolute bargain. I just wish that it had a higher ABV which I venture would
Oscar_P
1 reviewThe aftertaste is like no other, it is in a soft and agressive balance.
Yggy45
7 reviews5th edition, bottle 92/1420
Opening the bottle fresh, I found the nose to be full of green peppers and blue cheese – maybe almost stinky tofu? for those who have been to taiwan – with some sourness, like very fermented sauerkraut. Also mint and white peppercorn, and some hints of sweet fruit, like lychee. After pouring and letting it open up a bit, the blue cheese retreats to the smell of cream cheese spread on cut green peppers.
The palate was much the same: white pepper, chalky and mineral, cheese. Sweet and a little pungent, like white sugar on jalapenos, but relatively smooth.
If you let the glass sit empty for a bit, the nose putrefies more to something closer to stinky tofu.
Probably not for everyone but I’m glad I bought it and like the nose and taste
5th edition, bottle 92/1420
Opening the bottle fresh, I found the nose to be full of green peppers and blue cheese – maybe almost stinky tofu? for those who have been to taiwan – with some sourness, like very fermented sauerkraut. Also mint and white peppercorn, and some hints of sweet fruit, like lychee. After pouring and letting it open up a bit, the blue cheese retreats to the smell of cream cheese spread on cut green peppers.
The palate was much the same: white pepper, chalky a
Rakhal
398 reviewsLot 7. Wow!!! This one is very interesting and unique! Every time I try it I taste something new. Sweet, herbal, spicy, and funky, with a long complex finish. Blue cheese, jalapeño, bell pepper, cilantro, anise, and mint. I want to always have a bottle of this in my collection to showcase how many diverse flavors you can get from agave.
Madboo
2 reviewsIt’s definitely funky – I get a chalky berry mix at first then some heat followed by a sweet spicy finish. Can’t say it’s my favorite but definitely worth a try.
Mymic87
13 reviewsNose: Roast Green Bell Peppers, baked sweet potatoes, vanilla, peas. new car smell, with water I get an early vegtable smell, like leeks and onions, blue cheese dressing, cilantro, sage, fennel, leather.
Palate: Sweet, Rum and raisin ice cream, dates, brown sugar, green chili peppers, with water it’s a little dryer and earthier, I get dirty potatoes, cranberry juice
Comments: Nice Mezcal, but I personally like them dryer and smokier
Tomixology
17 reviewsDistinctive and quirky in both nose and pallet.
An initial peculiar smell of soft blue cheese and a ‘brewery like’ smell of mashed barley paired with sweet dried fruits.
A pulpy texture and everything you can smell is right there in taste along with that classic red peppered spice, followed by a warming bread & butter finish.
Lote2-188/600-05/15.
razorbackmike
142 reviews5 star mezcals are special.not only is this one delicious but is unique.very easy and pleasant to the senses.the nose and the taste are the same.what you smell is what you get on the tongue.lovely mix of mild spices with black pepper standing out.creamy texture with a hint of cheese and bread on the finish.reserved honey sweetness.it all blends in a beautiful way.
KaySmith
8 reviewsRidiculously delicious with funky flavours that reminds of jalapeno poppers/blue cheese. First sip was too much for me and didn’t enjoy it but every sip after that was wonderful!
Tyler
612 reviewsWow, this is an incredibly unique mezcal. My first time trying this type of agave and from the state of San Luis Potosi. There is almost a subtle cheese aroma on the nose. The taste made me think of grilled sweet peppers. This is very funky stuff. Don’t miss out if you see it at a bar or liquor store.
Jonny
634 reviewsThe smell of this mezcal is crazy. It’s like a new leather couch meets a cone of vanilla ice cream mixed with dates and raisons. It doesn’t taste like anything you’d get out of Oaxaca or really any other mezcal-producing state that I’ve tried. The taste is complex and foreign. It’s sweet, but almost musty with notes of dates and figs. This is a very unique mezcal, like nothing else out there.