This is a Madre Cuixe bottled by Maugey Melate and made by Mezcalero Ageo Cortes Sanchez. The agave was cultivated for 9 years before harvest, cooked for 12 days in the earthen oven, and Fermented for 4 days naturally, then 7 more days in a vat.
Lot: 2
ABV: 48.6%
Nose: Earthy, Mesquite, Green Bell Peppers, Light Mango, Black Tea.
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Mesquite, Earthy, black tea, minerals, mango, Green Peppers, Cumin, roasted agave.
Finish: Long, Warm and dry. Earthy/Clay, Bell Peppers, black peppercorn, Light Brine, Mesquite, roasted agave.
Rating: 6/10
The finish is what really sticks out on this. It lingers forever with a warm, peppery, salty, mesquite lead tingle that is very delightful. It leans more on the savory side of flavors which is good and has a nice depth and complexity.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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