Madre Cuishe

Batch Info

• ABV: 43%
• Batch size: 204
• Date of distillation: 2024
• Maestro mezcalero: Jeronimo Gutierrez Hernandez
• Village / Region: Unión Zapata, Oaxaca
• Elevation: 1158 m

Agave Info

• Agave varietal(s): Agave karwinskii (Madre 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

The nose is rich and earthy, with notes of dark chocolate, tamarind, and roasted cacao. On the palate: deep, layered flavors reminiscent of mole and dried chili. The texture is dry and complex, with a subtle bitterness of almond skin and dark caramel. The finish is long and structured, with lingering notes of roasted spice and dark chocolate.