Mezcal San Cosme Artesano Cuishe Edicion 05 (47%)

Mezcal San Cosme Artesano Cuishe Edicion 05 is a mezcal distilled from wild agave Cuishe, which ripens for 10 to 15 years in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is the fifth edition in San Cosme's Artesano line and has a smoky, mineral character typical of traditional mezcal. It is produced by traditional artisanal methods in the regions of Santa Maria Zoquitlan and Miahuatlan in Oaxaca. The agave Cuishe belongs to the Karwinskii family and grows wild in the mountains. After harvest, the agave pinas are cooked in underground ovens, then crushed, fermented and distilled using long-established techniques. The nose shows smoky tones with mineral accents, subtle floral hints and fresh citrus notes of lime and apple. The palate is characteristically smoky with a mineral base, balanced by floral tones and fresh fruitiness, with a long, smooth finish balancing smoke, flowers and citrus.