Koch Madrecuishe Mezcal

Description

Mezcal: Koch Madrecuishe

Koch Madrecuishe is made with wild agave madre-cuishe that requires 12 years to mature. This mezcal is made by Pedro Hernandez in San Baltazar.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 94 (47% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Distillery: Maestro Mezcalero: Pedro Hernández

Madrecuishe (also spelled madrecuixe), along with other members of the Karwinskii family of agave are prized for their generally, more refreshing and herbal characteristics. Produced by mezcalero Pedro Hernández, this mezcal is made traditionally using a pit in the earth to cook the agave and a tahona to crush them after cooking. The madrecuishe agave takes a bit longer to mature averaging about 12 years versus the standard 7-9 years for espadín.

Koch Madrecuishe Mezcal Tasting Notes

Nose: On the nose you’ll find Meyer lemon, starfruit, mango, along with plenty of dirt and pine needles.

Palate: The palate is soft but bitter with flavors of pear, lemonade, lemongrass, clove, beet stems, rhubarb and bitter chocolate.

Finish: Finishes elegant and smooth.