Madre Mezcal Ensamble

Madre Mezcal Ensamble is a joven mezcal artesanal from Oaxaca, Mexico, bottled at 45% ABV, here in the 750 ml bottle. It is a blend of two agaves, Espadín and Cuishe, and the label of this bottling names them directly as 'Espadin y Cuishe'. Madre describes its mezcal as a certified artisanal product, made by hand by mezcaleros in open-air palenques in the hills of Oaxaca, with a character drawn from the local water, airborne yeast, the minerals in the earthen oven used to roast the agave and the agave itself. The producer blends the two agaves to show flavours that heavy smoke can hide, and presents the result as a gentle first mezcal and an everyday sipper.

Food Pairing: Grilled tiger shrimp with Mexican rice, or jalapeño poppers.

Nose: Citrus, smoke, earth and herbs.

Palate: Agave, sage and white flower; medium-bodied and toasty.

Finish: Long and warm.

Serve: Sip neat at room temperature or use in mezcal cocktails.