Espadín/Cuishe

Batch information

• ABV: 44%
• Batch size: 102
• Date of distillation: 2024
• Maestro mezcalero: Jeronimo Gutierrez Hernandez
• Village / Region: Unión Zapata, Oaxaca
• Elevation: Espadín 1652 m, Cuishe 1558 m

Agave information

• Agave varietal(s): Agave angustifolia (Espadín), Agave karwinskii (Cuishe)
• Cultivation type: Espadín is cultivated; Cuishe is 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

Integrated throughout the process, this Espadín–Cuishe ensemble opens with a rich, herbal and woody aroma, marked by a touch of cinnamon on first scent. The palate reveals layered herbal notes and the gentle sweetness of artisanal honey. Texture is fatty and full, leading into a minty, herbal finish that lingers.