{"product_id":"creyente-mezcal-artesanal-joven-cuishe-750ml","title":"Creyente Mezcal Artesanal Joven Cuishe 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreyente Mezcal Joven Cuishe is a single-varietal joven mezcal from Oaxaca made from wild Agave karwinskii, known as cuishe, and bottled at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreyente sources wild-harvested cuishe from both the Valles Centrales and Sierra Sur regions of Oaxaca, selecting plants that have matured for years in rugged highland terrain. The hearts are slow-roasted in traditional underground earthen pits, which gives the spirit its foundational smoke, and then distilled in copper pot stills. Unlike Creyente's standard joven, which blends agaves, this expression isolates the cuishe so its leaner, more herbaceous personality can stand on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreyente was launched in 2016 by Casa Cuervo. The Cuishe won a Gold medal at the 2025 International Spirits Challenge and Gold at the 2024 ASCOT Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts illustrated label and green-capped bottle make it a handsome gift for anyone exploring wild agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly from a copita, or use it to add a herbal, smoky edge to a cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild cuishe (Agave karwinskii).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underground earthen pit roast, copper pot stills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean, herbaceous and gently smoky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creyente (Casa Cuervo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Artesanal, Joven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild cuishe (Agave karwinskii)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valles Centrales and Sierra Sur, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a copita, or try it in a mezcal Negroni. It pairs with orange slices, grilled vegetables or tlayudas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% wild cuishe, Agave karwinskii.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoasted in underground pits and distilled in copper pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold at the 2025 International Spirits Challenge and the 2024 ASCOT Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creyente","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023355638069,"sku":"VWS200431976","price":110.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-10113.webp?v=1793654485","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/creyente-mezcal-artesanal-joven-cuishe-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}