El Jolgorio Mezcal Madrecuishe 750ml
| Description: | Madrecuishe is a subvarietal of the Agave karwinskii species of agave, which grow wild in certain parts of Oaxaca, representing less than 1% of the agave currently growing in the state. Unlike most agave, whose leaves (or "pencas") grow outwards from a central heart or core which remains close to the ground, Agave karwinskii develop as a long vertical stem or trunk, with the sugar concentrated near the top where the pencas remain green and spiky. Agave karwinskii more closely resemble a palm to many observers than what is typically identified as agave. Their height and intimidating spikes have led some indigenous communities to use them as a natural fence. In addition, the entire trunk is typically fermented and distilled when producing mezcal, resulting in a spirit much higher in vegetal and fibrous aromatic & flavor profiles. There are many subvarietals of Agave karwinskii (Cuishe, Tobaziche, Barril, Largo); Madrecuishe, whose name translates in a mix of Spanish and indigenous Zapotec to "mother agave," is typically quite tall and wide, laden with higher brix of sugar than most other fiber-heavy examples of the species. Expect bright herbaceous vegetal notes to pop alongside bold fruit and perhaps a hint of salted peanut or caramel. But also, expect the profile to change dramatically from batch to batch. |
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| Price: | $ 122.94 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Saratoga Wine Exchange
| Address: |
42 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 877-493-6532 |
| Telephone (regular): | 518-580-9891 |
| Fax: | 518-580-9679 |
First added to 1000 Corks on June 30, 2024.
