Cruz de Fuego Cirial Mezcal is a rare artisanal mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, distilled from 100% Cirial, one of the largest forms of Agave karwinskii. It is bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof).

The Story of Cruz de Fuego Cirial

Cirial is physically imposing and rarely found in cultivation around Oaxaca. Maestra Mezcalera Margarita Blas and Carlos Méndez Blas roast it in conical earthen ovens, crush it with a stone tahona, ferment it in wooden tinas and distill it twice in copper pot stills. Their Cirial is especially balanced and nuanced, walking a tightrope between delicate fruit, earthy smoke, dried herbs and tea leaves.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bold, delicate fruit with dried herbs
• Palate: A journey from fruit to dry heat, with tea leaves and earthy smoke
• Finish: Deep and earthy

How to Enjoy

A contemplative mezcal: sip it neat from a copita or small glass at room temperature.

Product Details

• Brand: Cruz de Fuego
• Type: Mezcal Artesanal
• Agave: 100% Cirial (A. karwinskii)
• Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
• ABV / Proof: 47% ABV / 94 proof
• Size: 750ml

FAQ

What is the ABV of Cruz de Fuego Cirial Mezcal?
It is bottled at 47% ABV, which is 94 proof.

What is Cirial agave?
A large, rare variety of Agave karwinskii rarely cultivated in Oaxaca.

How should I drink Cirial mezcal?
Neat, slowly, at room temperature.

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