Ixtludo Artisanal 750ml Export

Puntiagudo Ixtludo Artisanal 750ml Export

Puntiagudo MA-IXT-01, Ixtludo Artisanal

Ixtludo Artisanal is a fresh and complex agave spirit, a great aperitif or a pour to enjoy neat. It is produced by Maestro Mario Acevedo in Santa María Velató, in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca.

This batch was made with Agave angustifolia, the Ixtludo variety, which is semi-cultivated. Ixtludo is endemic to Velató and the neighboring community of Coatecas Altas, and it is a patient plant: it reaches maturity at 10 years or more, well beyond the time an espadín needs. The agaves for this batch were 10 years old when harvested. Its leaves are also very fibrous, which makes the crushing much heavier work than with other agaves.

The 1480 kilograms of agave heads were harvested on May 28, 2025, then roasted for five days in a conical earthen oven with guamuchil and oak wood. They were crushed with a machete and a tahona (a large stone wheel mill), and fermented naturally with wild yeast for seven days in 1,000-liter sabino wood vats with well water. The spirit was distilled twice on June 24, 2025, in a 300-liter copper pot still fitted with a refrescadera, producing 110 liters. Of those, 25 liters were bottled on September 25, 2026.

Mario is always looking to bring new expressions to life, and he distills each of them separately, just as he does with espadín. He believes the character of every plant deserves to express itself through the spirit it produces. Here, that approach gives us a sweet, sap-like heart with a touch of salt and minerality.

Why 54.7% ABV?

At 54.7%, this expression sits well above the strength of most traditional mezcals. There are two reasons. First, the fibrous nature of Ixtludo means it tends to turn bitter and acidic in the tails (colas) of the distillation, so the spirit is kept at a higher strength, away from those notes. Second, Mario doesn’t believe ABV should follow a standard percentage. In his view, it should land where the flavor is at its best, and for this batch that point is 54.7%.

Product Details
● Maguey: Angustifolia (Ixtludo), semi-cultivated
● Area of Production: Sierra Sur, Santa María Velató, Oaxaca, México
● Maestro Mezcalero: Mario Acevedo
● Classification: Agave Spirit / Distilled from 100% Agave
● Proof: 54.7% ABV
● Batch: MA-IXT-01
● 750ml bottles produced: 31

Tasting Notes

● Aroma: Dry grass and river-water freshness, with a final touch of light sweetness, salinity and minerality.

● Flavor: Sweet and slightly acidic, with a salted-caramel note. A nectar or sap note sits at the center of the palate and ties all the flavors together, making it complex and interesting.

● Texture: Medium texture.

● Recommendation: A great aperitif, or enjoy it neat with a glass of water.

Ixtludo takes more than a decade to mature and is found only in a small corner of the Sierra Sur. We bottled 31 bottles of 750ml on September 25, 2026, at 54.7% ABV, and bottles of this expression will be scarce and not available very often.