Description
Dixeebe Madrecuishe is a premium mezcal produced by the Cortes family in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca. It is made using the maguey (agave) varietal Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), which is native to the region.
Key Features:
- Production Process:
- The Madrecuishe agaves are cooked in an underground pit oven
- The cooked agaves are milled using a traditional tahona (stone mill)
- The distillation is done in a copper still, with a double distillation process
- Rarity and Exclusivity:
- Only 396 bottles of this Madrecuishe mezcal were produced worldwide
- From this limited production, only 24 bottles were allocated to Australia
- Cortes Family Heritage:
- The Cortes family has been producing mezcal in the Santiago Matatlan region of Oaxaca for at least 180 years
- Asis Cortes and his father, Valentin Cortes, are known for their previous work with the renowned mezcal brands Mezcal El Jolgorio and Nuestra Soledad
- Dixeebe Brand Initiative:
- Asis and Valentin Cortes launched the Dixeebe brand as a way to reconnect with their family’s mezcal-making traditions and support their legacy
- The brand is focused on producing small-batch, premium mezcals like this Madrecuishe expression
- Bottle Size:
- Dixeebe mezcals are bottled in 375ml sizes, making premium mezcal more accessible to enthusiasts
This Dixeebe Madrecuishe mezcal is a rare and exceptional spirit that showcases the deep-rooted traditions and expertise of the Cortes family. With its unique Madrecuishe agave profile, artisanal production methods, and extremely limited availability, it offers mezcal connoisseurs a truly unique and exclusive drinking experience.
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