Cruz de Fuego Mezcal Cirial CS20230718 often-overlooked grape

often-overlooked grape

cinchona bark

From the producer: Fifteen years maturing in American oak and Spanish oak casks have allowed this bold whisky to embrace the rich

Alcohol: 40%

while the rest is Cumieres Meunier with a little Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Cruz de Fuego Mezcal Cirial CS20230718 often-overlooked grapeMaestra mezcalera Margarita Blas and her son used only older examples of the tall Agave karwinskii subspecies known as Cirial to make this unique batch. While most karwinskii reach maturity somewhere between 12 and 18 years, the agave employed here range from 18 to 22. Dense with mature sugar and fiber and a complexity that speaks to its age, this mezcal offers fascinating structure. A contemplative journey from bold fruit to dry heat, with a deep