El Jolgorio Cuixe is an artisanal joven mezcal made from wild Cuixe agave in Oaxaca, twice distilled in copper pot stills and bottled at 48.3% ABV.
El Jolgorio, meaning the revelry, is named for the small-batch mezcals shared at traditional Zapotec village celebrations. Each release is made by an individual maestro mezcalero in Oaxaca and bottled in numbered editions, with labels illustrated by Oaxacan artists, so every bottle offers a window into a particular place, agave and maker.
Cuixe, a wild variety of Agave karwinskii, grows tall and slender, and gives an earthy, robust mezcal. Expect an aroma like wet clay with fruit notes of banana, papaya and apple, and a spicy, lightly smoky taste with a round, viscous mouthfeel.
The illustrated label makes it a collectable gift for agave enthusiasts.
Sip it slowly from a copita.
Mezcal 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.
Mezcal 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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Wet clay, banana, papaya and apple.
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Palate: Spicy and lightly smoky, round and viscous.
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Finish: Earthy.
Specifications
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Producer: El Jolgorio
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal, Joven
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Expression / Batch: Cuixe (wild Agave karwinskii)
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Proof / ABV: 96.6 proof (48.3% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Unaged; copper pot distilled twice
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with tropical fruit, grilled vegetables or fresh cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuixe?
A wild variety of Agave karwinskii.
What does El Jolgorio mean?
The revelry, after Zapotec village celebrations.
What proof is it?
This edition is bottled at 48.3% ABV.
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