San Cosme Mezcal JOVEN 40% vol. 0.05 l online kaufen

San Cosme Mezcal JOVEN 40% is an artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca, produced using methods deeply rooted in Mexico’s traditional agave processing techniques. It is produced in Santiago Matatlán, Tlacolula, Oaxaca, one of the most renowned regions for mezcal. The sole raw material used is 100% Espadín agave (Agave angustifolia Haw.), which is allowed to mature for between 8 and 12 years before processing. The mature agave hearts are cooked in a conical earthen oven, which gives the mezcal its characteristic smoky flavour. They are then traditionally crushed using a tahona, a heavy stone wheel. Fermentation takes place using spring water in open pinewood casks, before the mezcal is distilled twice in copper stills.

Maestro Mezcalero Don Neto Mateo is responsible for the traditional production process; with San Cosme Joven, he preserves the artisanal methods of a classic mezcal artesanal. As a ‘Joven’ – or young, unaged – mezcal, this bottling does not undergo extended cask ageing, ensuring that the original character of the Espadín agave remains particularly prominent. With an alcohol content of 40%, this San Cosme mezcal from Oaxaca combines fruitiness, robust smokiness, earthy notes and a subtle sweetness to create a well-balanced profile. The 0.05-litre miniature bottle is particularly well-suited for those new to mezcal, for tastings, as part of gift sets, or as a small sample size of a traditionally produced 100% agave mezcal.

Tasting Note

Colour: Clear with a pale sheen.

Nose: Expressive, with notes of agave, caramel and fresh wood, accompanied by dark earth and rich smoke.

Palate: Smooth and well-balanced with fruity agave, distinct smoke and leather, complemented by a subtle natural sweetness.

Finish: Long-lasting and pleasantly warming with smoke, agave and earthy notes.

San Cosme Mezcal JOVEN is particularly well suited to being enjoyed neat at around 18 to 20 °C from a small mezcal or nosing glass. Grilled meat, tacos, mole or roasted maize dishes pair very well with its smoky and earthy character. Dark chocolate or caramel-based desserts also provide a fitting contrast to the intense smokiness. In cocktails, this mezcal is also ideal for a Mezcal Margarita, a Mezcal Paloma or smoky variations on classic agave-based drinks.

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Distributor/Importer: Top Spirit Vertriebsgesellschaft m. b. H., Heiligenstädter Straße 43, 1190 VIENNA, Austria, services@topspirit.at

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