Jabali
100% Jabali (Agave Convallis) Jabali is not a commonly used varietal in mezcal production due to its difficult harvest conditions and production challenges. Rey Campero was the first mezcal producer to introduce Jabali to the US market. Jabali steep rocky slopes surrounding Candelaria Yegolé in the Zoquitlán region of Sierra Sur, Oaxaca, thus making harvesting a dangerous feat. Due to the high concentrations of Saponins in the Jabali they are extremely volatile during fermentation and distillation, thus requiring constant care.
Jabali offer a lower yield because of both their size and sugar content. On average, Jabali yields 600 – 700 liters of mezcal from 12 tons of cooked Agave Convallis (~54% lower yield than Espadin). * The maturation time of Jabali is largely unknown since it is not commonly used, thus not properly observed. Our Maestro’s estimate for maturity is around 15-20 years. Jabali has become one of our most popular expressions, and we will continue to research this agave and study it in our nursery.
