Mezcal Joven

• Classic mezcal label from Casa Cortés produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
• Maestro Mezcalero Leoncio Santiago
• 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
• Plants mature between 6–12 years before harvest
• Cooked in an earthen oven, rested, milled by stone tahona, then fermented in wood vats
• Distilled 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 are coated by rich body and silky texture. An unparalleled introduction to the category.
• 45% ABV

Tasting Notes

Agave de Cortés is a beautiful expression of 100% Espadín agave, distilled in the iconic mezcal production town of Santiago Matatlán. 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 are coated by rich body and silky texture. An unparalleled introduction to the category.

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