Mezcalero "Los Nahuales" Special Edition Sierrudo-Cuishe Mezcal (750ml)

If you've ever been curious about mezcal and you've wanted to branch out from your normal spirits enjoyment, we think we've found the perfect segue into the Oaxacan world of agave. This special edition collaboration mezcal we've helped source from Los Danzantes not only showcases all of the incredible flavor and diversity of tequila's cousin to the south, it also brings together a number of other interesting factors that add to the experience. While much of what's generally available on the market is distilled from cultivated espadin agave, our special edition consists of 58.5% sierrudo agave and 41.5% cuishe, a wild species that must be sourced and foraged by hand. The pinas were co-fermented and distilled by Karina Abad Rojas, not only one of the most talented distillers in the business, but also one of the few female distillers we've ever met south of the border. Her fingerprints are all over this complex and calculated spirit. The nose has all the candied citrus and tanginess of a Highland tequila, but below the surface are notes of smoke and roasted agave pulp. The flavors on the palate are bright and high-toned, there's a kiss of sweet fruit, but the spice is never punchy or overly-intense. The floral notes from the cuishe agave flutter delicately against another round of smoke and accents of spice all the way to the finish. For those interested in mezcal's top shelf, look no further. This is the perfect starting point into mezcal's high-end complexity and flavor.