CUISH 2021 MADRECUISHE - HERMOGENES VASQUEZ | 500 ML

This expression of Maguey Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii) was crush in a horse-draw circular stone mill, fermented in sabino wood vats using natural yeast from the area. The distillation was made in a copper still twice. 

Maguey madrecuishe (madre-cuixe, madrecuixe) is an Agave karwinskii. It grows mostly in dry climates, and typically takes a tall, cylindrical shape. Due to the agave’s dense core and low water content, mezcal made from Maguey madrecuishe typically has high minerality with vegetal and floral notes. 

Aromas of this production: Minerals, mixed fruits and greens on the nose. 

Flavours of this production: High earthy notes, eucalyptus mixed with dried herbs, a slightly salty finish and strong fresh spicy finish.

PRODUCTION NOTES:

• Made by Maestro Mescalero Hermogenes Vasquez García 
• 100% maguey Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii) 
• San Luis Amatlan (Miahuatlán District) Oaxaca, Mexico 
• Roasted in truncated conical earthen oven 
• Tahona crushed 
• Fermented in open Montezuma cypress sabino wood vats with natural yeast using well water 
• Double-distilled in Filipino style copper pot still  
• 47% ABV