- Mezcal produced by Casa Cortés in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Maestro Mezcalero Francisco Cortés Hernandez
- 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
- Plants mature between 6–12 years and are harvested at least 60% capón
- Cooked using oak in a conical earthen pit oven
- Milled using traditional stone tahona
- Fermented in open-air wood vats (tinas)
- Distilled twice using a traditional copper pot still
- On the nose, subdued smoke lays the groundwork for vegetal ripeness and floral notes. On the palate, bright acidity and 45% ABV balance with layers and layers of flavor; lemongrass, damp earth, faint fruit, and dense clay/mineral shine with rich body and silky texture.
- 45% ABV
Agave de Cortés is a beautiful expression of 100% Espadín agave, distilled in the iconic, mezcal-producing town of Santiago Matatlán. An unparalleled introduction to the category, owned entirely by the indigenous Zapotec family who distills it.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Oaxaca
Spirit Type:
Agave / Sotol / Pox
Spirit Sub Type:
Mezcal
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | MX-XAC-01-NV | 12/750ml |
Tasting Notes
Agave de Cortés is a beautiful expression of 100% Espadín agave, distilled in the iconic, mezcal-producing town of Santiago Matatlán. On the nose, subdued smoke lays the groundwork for vegetal ripeness and floral notes. On the palate, bright acidity and an ABV of 45% balance with layers and layers of flavor; lemongrass, damp earth, faint fruit, and dense clay/mineral shine with rich body and silky texture. An unparalleled introduction to the category.
Press & Reviews
VinePair
Score
92
Date
2024-05-24
"This 100 percent Espad¡n mezcal is great for both cocktail making and sipping on its own. The bright notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and berries on the nose and palate are joined by a subtle hint of perfume. You also get a good level of smoke, which is not overpowering and just enough to complement the fruit notes nicely. This is an interesting, delicious mezcal and a great pick for this price point."
