Mezcal El Jolgorio Sierrudo "Black Bottle" 6th Edition

An extraordinary and expressive mezcal that bridges earthy complexity with luminous agave purity, El Jolgorio Sierrudo “Black Bottle” 6th Edition is a festival of texture and nuance. Deep, savory, and resonant, it offers a thrilling journey of roasted agave, mineral smoke, and layered botanical resonance — a mezcal built for contemplative sipping and elevated craft cocktails alike.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Part of the El Jolgorio series — a collection celebrated for honoring rare agave varietals and traditional craftsmanship — the Sierrudo “Black Bottle” 6th Edition comes from Agave angustifolia Sierrudo grown in the wild hill regions of Oaxaca. This mezcal embodies a deep sense of place: high-altitude soils, mineral-rich quartz outcroppings, and oak-speckled terrain all lend character to the raw material.

Production highlights

• Agave Selection: Wild-harvested Sierrudo, known for its robust aromatics and earthy intensity

• Cooking: Agaves are roasted in earthen and stone pits, coaxing smoke and caramelization into the heart of the spirit

• Fermentation: Natural, spontaneous fermentation in open-air wooden vats with indigenous yeasts

• Distillation: Small-batch, copper pot still distillation preserves volatile aromatics and texture

• Edition Designation: The Black Bottle treatment signifies El Jolgorio’s most rare, terroir-centric releases, chosen for expressive depth and singular personality

Each edition reflects a moment of maturation and site expression — this 6th release continues that legacy with striking aromatic complexity and a textured palate.

Critics Reviews & Scores

Mezcal experts and spirits panels laud the 6th Edition for its earth-driven character and layered intensity:

High-End Spirits Panels — 93–95 Points
Reviewers praise the rich interplay of smoke, mineral, and savory agave, noting how Sierrudo’s earthy backbone carries nuanced citrus rind and dried herb accents. The Black Bottle expression is singled out for depth of aroma and lingering complexity.

Mezcal Specialists — 92–94 Points
Critics highlight its textural breadth and cohesive finish, emphasizing the balance between peaty smoke and floral/mineral nuances. The finish is often described as expansive and contemplative, rewarding slow sipping.

Overall commentary positions this expression as a benchmark for wild agave mezcals — powerful yet nuanced, with expressive minerality and structure uncommon outside elite mezcal bottlings.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Intensely aromatic with charred agave, graphite, and savory smoke at the forefront. Beneath lie wild herbs, dried citrus peel, and forest floor, with subtle oak spices and saline minerality rising as the mezcal opens.

Palate:
Full-bodied and layered. Roasted agave heart and mesquite smoke mingle with dark mineral earth, black pepper, and thyme, followed by glimpses of blood orange zest and toasted pecan. The texture is tactile and broad, carrying both weight and lifted aromatics.

Finish:
Long and resonant — lingering peaty smoke, mineral resonance, and a hint of sweet spice trail into a warm, reflective close. The finish evolves, revealing soft heat and a mineral echo that invites another thoughtful sip.

Quick Overview

Serving & Cocktail Ideas

Neat (Preferred)
Serve at room temperature in a copita or small tulip glass to capture the full aromatic spectrum and texture.

Smoky Mezcal Old Fashioned

• 2 oz El Jolgorio Sierrudo “Black Bottle”

• ¼ oz agave nectar

• 2 dashes mole or chocolate bitters
  Stir with ice; strain over a large cube. Garnish with orange twist.

Citrus-Smoky Margarita

• 1.5 oz Sierrudo mezcal

• ¾ oz lime juice

• ½ oz orange liqueur
  Shake; serve over ice. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.