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Wahaka Mezcal Joven Madre Cuishe
Wahaka Mezcal

Wahaka Mezcal Joven Madre Cuishe

Agave Mezcal Joven Oaxaca No age statement 42% ABV
$$$ $50 to $100 Premium Above average agave
17 reviews
95 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

For this release, Wahaka Mezcal harvests wild madre-cuishe from the lowlands of Oaxaca’s Central Valleys. Typically found at 900-2,000 meters above sea level, the rare agave is harvested after a minimum of 12 years of maturation. The agaves are cooked for 3-5 days in an earthen pit using ocote or pine wood. The cooked agaves are crushed in a tahona and fermented for 10-12 days in open pine vats using wild yeast. Distilled in copper pot still and bottled at 84 proof with no aging.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Earthy 75
Mineral 75
Herbal 70
Umami 65
Fruity 60
Smoky 45
Rich 35
Salty 35

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 5 parsed reviews.

redlipwhiskydiary 4.0

Today was a good day. In the spirit of a pre-pandemic throwback, I opened a bottle of mezcal from a surprise trip to Mexico City just days before we heard of "social distancing." This Wahaka Mezcal Joven Madre Cuishe has a mature, smoky nose. Neat sips start sweet and warming with a slight citrus twist. The finish has a bit of pleasant heat that is perfect for a fall night. This mezcal is smooth, but evokes a nostalgic comfort like a hug from a close friend. While I typically opt for whisky, this mezcal is a welcome treat. 8.5/10

ContemplativeFox 3.0

Smells minty and smoky but tastes surprisingly sweet. It's minty with licorice and smoke. There is a cinnamon kick but not too much. It's kind of enjoyable but there flavors are a bit quirky and mismatched. The toffee is nice. It's kind of earthy in a nice way. I kind of like it. It's reasonably full and rich. Nice complexity.

mezcal maniac 3.0

Cayenne pepper on the nose. Papaya and lime on the taste. Easy drinker.

whiskeyavant 3.5

Tastes like Mezcal. In a good way.

Bertrand Russel 5.0

My favorite mezcal so far.

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