Cuishe
This ensemble of Espadín agave and Cuishe wild agave was awarded as the best young mezcal of the year 2020 by the “Diosa Mayahuel Awards”.
Full-bodied, bright and with silvery nuances, 400 Conejos Cuishe is smooth, slightly sweet, with notes of mud and wet earth, to which are added notes of cooked agave, light florals and a smoky finish reminiscent of traditional agave cooking. of firewood in a well.
Agave–Cuishe
One of the most distinctive profiles within the agave family, the Cuishe or Greñudo variant, has a large size, as well as lance-shaped leaves that open at the top, giving it the appearance of a pineapple. It is precisely because of these characteristics that it is more difficult to harvest and process. In addition, it is also a wild agave so it is extremely difficult to find. It offers an intense flavor with notes of tropical fruit, spices and minerals.
CATA's notes: Full-bodied Mezcal, pleasant to the palate.
COLOR: Shiny silver.
SCENT: Damp earth, smoky, subtly floral and herbal notes.
PALATE: Soft floral notes with sweetness that offers a long-lasting finish.