Heritage
Derrumbes San Luis Potosí Mezcal Joven — Salmiana Crassispina (750 ml) is a distinctive and elegant mezcal that highlights the desert terroir of northern Mexico. Crafted in the high plains of San Luis Potosí, it is made exclusively from the wild Salmiana Crassispina agave, known for its towering size and vibrant aromatics.
Cooked in traditional clay ovens and distilled in copper pot stills, this mezcal departs from the smoky profiles of Oaxacan styles, offering instead a refined, mineral-driven expression with remarkable balance and freshness. As part of the Derrumbes regional series, it captures the essence of its unique landscape — a celebration of agave diversity, traditional craftsmanship, and the terroir that defines authentic mezcal.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
Derrumbes San Luis Potosí Mezcal Joven — Salmiana Crassispina offers a distinctive profile that highlights the wild agave and high-altitude terroir of the region. The nose opens with bright herbal notes, green pepper, and citrus blossom, layered with hints of eucalyptus and minerality. On the palate, it’s elegant and aromatic — flavors of fresh agave, lime zest, and white pepper unfold alongside subtle sweetness and a crisp vegetal edge. The texture is silky and refreshing, finishing long with clean minerality and a whisper of salinity.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with light and aromatic dishes. Excellent with ceviche, grilled shrimp, or roasted chicken with herbs and lime. Complements fresh salsas, avocado salad, and soft cheeses like goat cheese or queso fresco. For dessert, pair with citrus sorbet or honey-drizzled fruit — the mezcal’s bright, herbal character enhances fresh, zesty, and lightly sweet flavors.
Craftsmanship
Derrumbes is a mezcal brand with a mission to showcase the diversity, heritage, and craftsmanship of Mexico’s agave spirits across its many regions. Unlike brands that aim for a single “house style,” Derrumbes celebrates regional identity — each bottling reflects the specific agave variety, terroir, and traditional techniques of its origin.
They partner with small, local palenques (mezcal distilleries) and mezcaleros, embracing time-honored practices like pit roasting, tahona crushing, open fermentation, and copper pot still distillation to preserve authenticity. With each release, Derrumbes provides detailed transparency about agave species, provenance, and production methods, inviting enthusiasts to explore mezcal as a journey of place and discovery.
In short, Derrumbes is a curator of regional expression — a brand built on respecting tradition, promoting agave diversity, and encouraging a deeper appreciation of the art of mezcal.
