MEZCAL ANCESTRAL
JOVEN
Cuishe
Plant (common name and years to harvest): Cuishe, 12+ years
Plant (scientific name): Agave karwinskii Zucc 1833
Net Content: 750 ml
Alcohol Volume: 50%
MEZCAL ANCESTRAL
JOVEN
Cuishe
Plant (common name and years to harvest): Cuishe, 12+ years
Plant (scientific name): Agave karwinskii Zucc 1833
Net Content: 750 ml
Alcohol Volume: 50%
TASTING NOTES
General Balance:
Subtle, rounded, fresh, and spring-like aromas that invite continued tasting.
Taste Sensations:
- Acidic: Initial sensation lasts for 8 seconds.
- Sweet: Second sensation disappears after 3 seconds.
- Bitter: Third sensation lasts up to 10 seconds.
Gustatory Harmony
- Unctuous
- Sweet
- Salty
Appearance
- Clean: Translucent, no residue, bright
- Pearls: 12 seconds in the bottle
- Color: Crystal clear
- Flashes: Silver
Olfactory Sensations
- Ortho nasal profile: Crystallized cactus, oak wood, roasted maguey heart, roasted broccoli, fresh basil, banana gum, green plantain, pineapple, ripe yellow apple, dried parsley, dry grass, star anise, fruit gum, plum, wine-soaked cherry, white chocolate
- Retro nasal profile: Lavender flower, rose, violet, acacia, wood, smoked caramel, muicle leaf
PAIRING
Appetizers / Snacks
- Molotito de plátano macho filled with beans
- Taco al pastor without spicy sauces
- Grilled nopal with melted quesillo
- Guacamole with non-spicy pico de gallo
Main Course
- Oaxacan tasajo with nopal salad and beans
- Fish fillet covered with plantain, hierba santa, onion, and tomato
- Beef barbacoa with non-spicy green comal sauce
Dessert or Sweet Food
- White chocolate truffle
- Black cherry tart (without custard)
