Durango

Durango is the northernmost state in the Denomination of Origin (DO) for mezcal. The predominant agave used in Durango mezcal is the Durangensis, often called cenizo. It has wide grey-green pencas with prominent thorns. Distilleries in Durango are called vinatas. Scroll down for tasting notes and news on developments in the Durango mezcal industry. For a more detailed exploration of the state, check out Susan’s travelogue on Mexico in a Bottle Durango.

Durango is also part of the Denomination of Origin for Sotol.