{"product_id":"mocel-mezcal-artesanal-cupreata-2023-750ml","title":"Mocel Mezcal Artesanal Cupreata 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMocel Mezcal Artesanal Cupreata 2023 is a small-batch mezcal from Michoacán, Mexico, made from Agave cupreata by maestro mezcalero Juan Pérez in Santas Marías. It is bottled at 48% ABV, and Mocel's mezcal was awarded Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCupreata is a wild agave of the mountains of Michoacán and Guerrero, prized for its earthy, herbal character. Mocel distils in wooden stills unique to Michoacán, using only agave and water and centuries-old artisanal methods, and each batch is labelled by year to capture its season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cupreata expression balances earthiness with bright, herbaceous notes. Earlier lots have shown grassy and earthy aromas reminiscent of tepeztate, a little peppery kick and gentle smoke, a profile that rewards slow sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tall, sculptural bottle with its pale finish and minimalist label is striking on any shelf, and it makes an elegant gift for a mezcal enthusiast exploring beyond Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it into a copita and let it breathe; the herbal and earthy layers unfold gradually as the mezcal opens. Michoacán mezcal is still little known outside Mexico, and Mocel's small, dated batches are a rewarding way to discover the region's distinctive style, quite different from the more familiar mezcals of Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy and grassy, with herbal brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy and herbaceous, with a peppery kick and gentle smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mocel (maestro mezcalero Juan Pérez)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Artesanal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupreata 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 proof (48% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agave cupreata; wooden still distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santas Marías, Michoacán, 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 slowly from a copita at room temperature, with orange slices on the side if you like. It pairs with grilled meats, carnitas or citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgave cupreata, a wild agave from the mountains of Michoacán.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn wooden stills, a tradition unique to Michoacán.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 48% ABV, or 96 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mocel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023209034037,"sku":"VWS200434258","price":191.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-4346.webp?v=1793652225","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/mocel-mezcal-artesanal-cupreata-2023-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}