Mezcal Joven

• 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.

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.

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