CUISH 2023 CUISHE / MEXICANO / TEPEXTATE - FAMILY MONTERROSA | 500 ML

CUISH 2023 CUISHE / MEXICANO / TEPEXTATE - FAMILY MONTERROSA | 500 ML

The creation of Cuish by Felix Monterrosa was a celebration of his family's rich history and tradition in the mezcal culture of Oaxaca. From his parents' mezcal expendio, where Felix and his sister Rosalinda grew up, to their production and sale of mezcal for generations, the Monterrosa family has been deeply involved in this craft. With Cuish, Felix pays homage to his family's legacy while also sharing the authentic and vibrant flavors of Oaxaca with the world.

In 2022, Felix and Rosalinda, along with their mother, Emilia, successfully revived a family palenque of their own in Santiago Matatlán—the historic heart of mezcal production in Oaxaca. Their mission is to preserve and revive the traditional flavors and methods of the region's Matatleco-style mezcal, amidst the growing industrialization that threatens small-scale heritage production. This is a critical and formidable undertaking as Santiago Matatlán currently produces over half of the state's exported mezcal.

The method of creating a mezcal ensemble involves combining all different agaves from start to finish, including cooking, grinding, fermentation, and distillation. The flavors merge together, but the maguey tepeztate's distinct taste stands out. It boasts a subtle, yet refreshing bergamot scent with a balanced minerality. The overall taste is delightful, with the layered aftertaste of the sewn maguey, hints of sandalwood at first, and a sweet finish of ripe mango.

 PRODUCTION NOTES:

• Made by Felix Monterrosa Family
• 100% maguey Cuishe (Agave karwinskii), maguey Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha), maguey Tepextate (Agave marmorata) 
• Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
• Roasted in truncated conical earthen oven 
• Tahona crushed 
• Fermented in open sabino wood vats with natural yeast using well water 
• Two distillations in Filipino style copper pot still  
• 48% ABV