Cruz de Fuego Madrecuishe Mezcal is an artisanal mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, distilled from 100% Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii). It is bottled at 48% ABV (96 proof) and shows everything mezcal lovers prize in this variety.

The Story of Cruz de Fuego Madrecuishe

Madrecuishe is one of the most beloved forms of Agave karwinskii, a tall, column-like agave known for green, mineral mezcals. 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.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright green herbs
• Palate: Powerful fiber and vegetation with racy minerality, like moss on a riverside stone, plus bell pepper and honeydew
• Finish: Dry and clean

How to Enjoy

Sip it neat from a copita at room temperature to appreciate its minerality.

Product Details

• Brand: Cruz de Fuego
• Type: Mezcal Artesanal
• Agave: 100% Madrecuishe (A. karwinskii)
• Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
• ABV / Proof: 48% ABV / 96 proof
• Size: 750ml

FAQ

What is the ABV of Cruz de Fuego Madrecuishe Mezcal?
It is bottled at 48% ABV, which is 96 proof.

What does Madrecuishe mezcal taste like?
Green, herbal and mineral, with notes of bell pepper and honeydew.

What agave is Madrecuishe?
A variety of Agave karwinskii.

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