The Lost Explorer Reserva del Maestro Madre Cuishe is an artisanal mezcal and the inaugural release of the brand's Reserva del Maestro series, crafted by maestro mezcalero Don Fortino Ramos from rare, wild madre cuishe agave and bottled at 45% ABV.
Madre cuishe, a wild-harvested karwinskii agave, takes roughly 12 years to reach maturity, and this limited release shows what wild agave and patient hands can produce.
The aroma brings fresh herbs, pine nut, peach and apple. The palate offers creamy layers of butter, peanut and almond, with hints of orange peel and a subtle mineral essence, and the refined, long-lasting finish carries sweet, earthy notes of yam and caramel.
Its elegant illustrated bottle makes it a special gift for mezcal lovers.
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature.
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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Aroma: Fresh herbs, pine nut, peach and apple.
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Palate: Butter, peanut, almond, orange peel and minerals.
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Finish: Long, with yam and caramel.
Specifications
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Producer: Don Fortino Ramos for The Lost Explorer
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal, Reserva del Maestro
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Agave: Wild madre cuishe, about 12 years
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with roasted squash, almonds or orange slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made it?
Maestro mezcalero Don Fortino Ramos.
What agave is it?
Wild madre cuishe, about 12 years old at harvest.
What is Reserva del Maestro?
The Lost Explorer's maestro series; this is its first release.
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