Por Lo Bueno Mezcal Cuixe Karwinskii

Cuixe (Agave Karwinskii)

The Agave Karwinskii has several subspecies which are made into mezcals: Madrecuixe, Cuixe, Bicuixe, Cirial, Tobaziche, Barril and Marteño are some of the more common subspeciese used for Mezcal production. The Cuixe sub species is short a bushy tree like agave. This is my favorite Mezcal for the summer, very botanical and refreshing flavor.

Agave: Karwinskii (Cuixe)

Category: Artisanal Mezcal Joven

Alcohol Content: 47% Alc. Vol.

Type: 100% Agave

Age of Agave: 10 to 12 years

Production: 30lbs of agave per liter of mezcal bottled

Origin: San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca

Scarcity: Only 1.35% of all Mezcal produced in 2023 was 100% Cuixe- COMERCAM

Wild agave growing Cuixe

Wild Cuixe growing in front of a field of Espadíns.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Green bark, Blood orange, Grapefruit, White pepper, Fresh thyme

Taste: Creamy, Fermented black tea, Tomatillo, Candied orange, Bergamot, Full and dry