Cuishe

Batch Info

• ABV: 44%
• Batch size: 102
• Date of distillation: 2024
• Maestro mezcalero: Jeronimo Gutierrez Hernandez
• Village / Region: Unión Zapata, Oaxaca
• Elevation: 1558 m

Agave Info

• Agave varietal(s): Agave karwinskii (Cuishe)
• Cultivation type: Wild
• Maturity at harvest (years): 10

Production Notes

• Cooking method: Underground conical earthen oven
• Crushing method: Horse-drawn tahona (stone wheel)
• Fermentation: Open-air fermentation in wooden vats with natural yeasts
• Distillation: Twice distilled in copper stills
• Water source: Natural spring water sourced locally

Tasting Notes

Dry and earthy on the nose, with roasted herbs and a touch of eucalyptus. The palate opens buttery and slightly sweet, quickly evolving into deep, rich herbal tones with integrated smoke and hints of wood. The finish shifts from lime leaf and grapefruit to sweeter citrus notes. Mouthfeel starts soft and round, then builds into something brighter, more acidic and intense.