Mezcal Vago Barril en Barro

This limited release of Vago Barril en Barro comes from the legendary Tío Rey (Emigdio Jarquín Ramírez) and was produced exclusively for California in fall 2019. While labeled “Barril,” this agave is actually cultivated Madre Cuixe, grown and harvested near Tío Rey’s palenque in Gulerá, Sola de Vega. The entire production, from hand-harvested piñas to fermentation and distillation, reflects the deep traditions of this mezcalero’s ancestral methods.

Cooked underground for four days, milled entirely by hand, and distilled in handmade 45-liter clay pot stills, this batch of just 245 liters offers a nuanced, earthy, and wild profile. Expect expressive notes of baked agave, light smoke, clay minerality, and dried herbs, with a beautifully dry, lingering finish.

A stunning example of small-batch, clay-distilled mezcal that’s a must-try for fans of Vago, Tío Rey, or wild Karwinskii expressions.

Details

Producer: Mezcal Vago
Maestro Mezcalero: Emigdio Jarquín (Tío Rey)
Agave: Barril (cultivated Madre Cuixe)
Origin: Gulerá, Sola de Vega, Oaxaca, Mexico
Harvest Date: October 5, 2019
Roast: Earthen pit, 4 days
Fermentation: Open-air, 7 days
Distillation: Double-distilled in 45L clay pot stills (Santa María Atzompa)
ABV: 47.9%
Batch Size: 245 liters
Tasting Notes: Roasted agave, light clay smoke, dried herbs, soft minerality
Recommended Serving: Neat in a copita
🔗 Link to Buy: Buy Vago Barril en Barro – Tío Rey at Old Town Tequila