Agave de Cortes

Mezcal Joven

Mezcal Joven

Mezcal Joven Agave de Corts
  • Mezcal produced by Casa Cortés in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
  • Maestro Mezcalero Francisco Cortés Hernandez
  • 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
  • Plants mature between 6–12 years and are harvested at least 60% capón
  • Cooked using oak in a conical earthen pit oven
  • Milled using traditional stone tahona
  • Fermented in open-air wood vats (tinas)
  • Distilled twice using a traditional copper pot still
  • On the nose, subdued smoke lays the groundwork for vegetal ripeness and floral notes. On the palate, bright acidity and 45% ABV balance with layers and layers of flavor; lemongrass, damp earth, faint fruit, and dense clay/mineral shine with rich body and silky texture.
  • 45% ABV

Agave de Cortés is a beautiful expression of 100% Espadín agave, distilled in the iconic, mezcal-producing town of Santiago Matatlán. An unparalleled introduction to the category, owned entirely by the indigenous Zapotec family who distills it.

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Oaxaca
Spirit Type:
Agave / Sotol / Pox
Spirit Sub Type:
Mezcal

Sizes Available

Full Bottle MX-XAC-01-NV 12/750ml

Tasting Notes

Agave de Cortés is a beautiful expression of 100% Espadín agave, distilled in the iconic, mezcal-producing town of Santiago Matatlán. On the nose, subdued smoke lays the groundwork for vegetal ripeness and floral notes. On the palate, bright acidity and an ABV of 45% balance with layers and layers of flavor; lemongrass, damp earth, faint fruit, and dense clay/mineral shine with rich body and silky texture. An unparalleled introduction to the category.

Press & Reviews

VinePair
Score
92
Date
2023-12-12
"Noted for its tall, saber-like leaves, Espadín accounts for roughly 90 percent of mezcal production as it’s relatively easy to cultivate and reaches full maturity in six to eight years — a short time span in the agave realm. This 100 percent Espadín mezcal dishes up an earthy profile with undertones of cucumber, citrus, and tropical fruit, making it a great candidate for cocktails and standalone sipping alike. The nose is resoundingly bright with a light, perfumed tilt. Smoke reveals itself on the palate, but certainly doesn’t upstage this mezcal’s fruity core. All in all, this expression is delicious, balanced, and a bargain."