Mezcal Burrito Fiestero Joven 750ml

Burrito Fiestero Joven Mezcal Artesanal is an expressive small-batch mezcal from Durango, Mexico, crafted from 100% Cenizo agave (Agave durangensis) using traditional artisanal production methods. Fresh, lightly smoky, and naturally sweet, it showcases the distinctive mineral and vegetal character associated with Durango-grown Cenizo agave.

The Cenizo agave used for Burrito Fiestero develops slowly, with production information indicating plants reaching approximately 13 years of maturity before harvest. This extended growing period allows the agave to develop concentrated sugars and flavors before being transformed into mezcal.

Following harvest, the agave is traditionally cooked underground for approximately 72 hours in volcanic-rock pit ovens. The slow roasting caramelizes the natural sugars while developing the gentle smoky character that distinguishes Burrito Fiestero from aggressively smoke-forward mezcals.

The cooked agave is broken down before undergoing open-air fermentation in wooden vats, where naturally occurring airborne yeast and mountain spring water contribute to the spirit's character. The fermented agave is then double distilled in small copper stills, preserving a balance of agave sweetness, fruit, vegetation, minerality, and smoke.

In the glass, Burrito Fiestero Joven is crystal clear, reflecting its unaged Joven style. Aromatically, it combines gentle smoke with fresh vegetal and grassy notes alongside tropical fruit. The palate develops natural agave sweetness, fruit, minerality, and subtle spice before finishing with a restrained smoky character.

Its relatively approachable smoke profile makes Burrito Fiestero Joven a versatile introduction to Durango mezcal. Enjoy it neat in a copita to experience the Cenizo agave character, or use it in cocktails such as a Mezcal Margarita, Paloma, or Mezcal Negroni.

Product Details

• Brand: Burrito Fiestero
• Expression: Joven
• Category: Mezcal
• Classification: Mezcal Artesanal
• Agave: 100% Cenizo (Agave durangensis)
• Agave Maturity: Approximately 13 Years
• Production Region: Durango, Mexico
• Cooking: Underground Volcanic-Rock Pit
• Cooking Time: Approximately 72 Hours
• Fermentation: Open-Air Wooden Vats
• Water: Mountain Spring Water
• Distillation: Double Distilled
• Still: Small Copper Stills
• Master Distiller: Juan Manuel Conde
• ABV: 42%*
• Proof: 84*
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Tasting Profile

• Aroma: Roasted agave, light smoke, tropical fruit & fresh vegetal notes
• Palate: Sweet agave, fruit, earthy minerality & gentle spice
• Smoke: Light and balanced rather than overpowering
• Finish: Smooth, warming & softly smoky
• Style: Fresh, approachable & agave-forward