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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TzotollineRaramuri
75 reviewsLote A35/ Botella#2616, Destilado 03/2020.
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?- 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
542 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
73 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
229 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
169 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