QuiQuiRiQui Madrecuishe Mezcal

Genre: Mescal

Origin: Mexico

Species of Agave: Madrecuishe

Bottle Size: 700ml

Alcohol Content: 47% ABV

Agave Madrecuishe it is part of the Karwinskii family, which also includes Cuishe, Cirial and Tobasiche agave. It is harvested between 14-16 years old, grows mainly in the drier climates of Oaxaca and usually takes on a tall, cylindrical form. Due to the dense agave core and low water content, this mescal usually has high minerality and freshness with fresh and floral notes.

Quiquiriqui Madrecuishe Mezcal is created from 100% madrecuishe agave, which is baked into clay seeds before fermentation and distillation in a copper still. It is then rested for two weeks before bottling and is filled with notes of green pepper and herbs, along with notes of flowers and spices.

The Agave it is traditionally harvested and baked in fire pits, crushed using Tahona (stone wheel), and then fermented in oak tanks. The final process is double distillation in small copper distillers resulting in its full flavor Meskal.