Founded in 1995 by artist and mezcal visionary Ron Cooper, Del Maguey pioneered 100% certified organic, artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca’s remote villages. Vida, launched in 2010, is crafted for mixing—twice distilled in small, wood-fired copper stills. Expect fruit aromatics, honey, and vanilla on the nose, with notes of ginger, cinnamon, roasted agave, banana, and tangerine on the palate. A long, soft finish makes it a standout for cocktails.