Frequently asked questions

The Tobalá agave, also known as Agave Potatorum, is a rare and wild agave species often referred to as the "king of agaves," known for producing light, sweet mezcals with complex floral notes.

As the House of Tobalá Mezcal, Fósforo offers three distinct expressions that celebrate the Tobalá agave: our Ensamble serves as the ideal cocktail ingredient, our Tobalá Joven is a nuanced and evolving sipper, and our Tobalá Penca stands as a worthy rival to Scotch and Bourbon. Uncover the beauty of Tobalá here

Espadilla is a cultivar cousin of the popular Espadin plant, native to Puebla, and provides a more complex and fruit-forward flavor compared to Espadin.

Thoughtfully blended with the Tobalá agave, we sought out the Espadilla agave in our Ensamble blend to create the perfect cocktail mezcal. Learn more about our Ensamble here.

At Fósforo, we believe that Tobalá mezcal is best enjoyed slowly.

Whether you sip Fósforo neat, on the rocks, or in a carefully crafted cocktail, every moment with a glass of Tobalá mezcal is one to be savored. For inspiration on your next cocktail, look to our recommendations here.

Mezcal, particularly artesanal expressions like ours produced at Fósforo, is often considered more complex due to its traditional production methods and depth of flavor, but ultimately the perceived quality of a spirit depends on personal taste.

Discover the nuanced process that distills the beauty of the Tobalá agave here.

Absolutely! While the vast majority of mezcal in the United States originates from Oaxaca, there are eight additional mezcal-producing states designated by the Denominación de Origen.

These additional production areas include the state of Puebla, where Fósforo is carefully crafted in the village of Huehuetlán el Grande. Proudly, hecho en Puela. Explore the rich history & origin of Fósforo here.