Erstwhile Madre Cuishe Joven Artisanal Agave Spirit Limited Edition 2021 750 ml

This limited-edition Erstwhile Madre Cuishé is a young, unaged mezcal made from 100% Madre Cuishé, a wild agave variety harvested in the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico and prized among mezcaleros for its distinct mineral, herbal character compared to the more common Espadín. As a joven, it's bottled straight from the still rather than rested in wood, so the agave's raw, ancestral character comes through directly. Expect a more vegetal, savory profile than Espadín-based mezcal, with citrus and smoke layered underneath. This limited edition bottle suits mezcal drinkers exploring rarer agave varieties rather than the more common Espadín style.

How to drink Erstwhile Madre Cuishé

Serve it neat in a small copita and taste it slowly — Madre Cuishé's vegetal, herbal side is worth paying attention to rather than masking it in a mixed drink.

MezcalMash bill: 100% Madre Cuishe agave