La Venia Cuishe Tasting Notes

Details

• Location: Matatlan, Oaxaca 
• Agave: Cuishe 
• Maestro: Celestino Sernas 
• Abv: 40%
• Tasting keywords: flowers, red fruits, spicy citrus 

Nose

An abundance of flowers comes out to play on the nose, showing rose, hibiscus, and blood orange. 

Taste

The flavor begins earthy with mineral rich soil and freeze dried red fruits. Each sip evolves into waves of citrus zest, serrano, clay, and sweet-tart plums. The bright raspberry finish is long lasting and high toned. 

Method/Background 

Owned and operated by Zapotec maestro mezcalero Celestino Sernas, many of the mezcals are made from estate grown agaves. The artisanal production includes tahona crushing, open air fermentation with the fibers in wooden tanks, and a double distillation in copper pot stills.