{"product_id":"the-producer-mezcal-ensamble-espadin-cuishe-750ml","title":"The Producer Mezcal Ensamble Espadín + Cuishe 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Producer Ensamble is an artisanal joven mezcal from La Noria, Ejutla, Oaxaca, blending Espadín and Cuishe agaves, made by maestro mezcalero Juan Pacheco Santos and bottled at 80.4 proof (40.2% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis nuanced ensamble of Espadín (Agave angustifolia, about 7 years old) and Cuishe (Agave karwinskii, about 12 years old) is curated for shared moments with friends and good conversation. The agaves are roasted for 72 hours, crushed by a bull-pulled stone tahona and fermented for eight days in wooden vats before distillation. The Producer was created by friends from both sides of the border who traveled through Oaxaca and bonded with its land and culture, inspiring a small-batch mezcal that is refined, approachable and super smooth. The Ensamble won Gold at the 2024 New York International Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinely balanced, it is marked by vibrant florals and a distinctive mineral-driven character, with dry, earthy, green notes and gentle smoke: The Producer's most approachable, least smoky mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rustic flask bottle with its leather tie makes it a handsome gift.\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\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant florals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, earthy, green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle, the brand's least smoky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMezcalero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juan Pacheco Santos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven mezcal artesanal, ensamble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín (~7 yrs) and Cuishe (~12 yrs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-hour roast, bull-pulled tahona, 8-day wood ferment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80.4 proof (40.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Noria, Ejutla, Oaxaca\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 in a copita with orange slices, or mix a Mezcal Margarita or Paloma. It pairs with tlayudas, grilled vegetables or fresh cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agaves are in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspadín and Cuishe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it very smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is The Producer's least smoky mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaestro mezcalero Juan Pacheco Santos in Ejutla, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Producer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023606903093,"sku":"VWS200425064","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-23418.webp?v=1793662908","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/the-producer-mezcal-ensamble-espadin-cuishe-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}