Bodega Abasolo Giftbox w. Nixta Mexican Corn Whisky & Liqueur 35+70 cl 30-43%

The world's first corn whisky meets the world's first corn liqueur in a Mexican gift set.

Expert description

Bodega Abasolo Gift Set includes Bodega Abasolo El Whisky de México, the world's first and only corn whisky distilled from 100% Mexican heirloom corn, along with Nixta Licor de Elote, the world's first corn liqueur. Both products are made by Destilería y Bodega Abasolo in Jilotepec, Mexico, the first distillery dedicated entirely to Mexican whisky, completed in 2019. The whisky uses Cacahuazintle corn, which undergoes nixtamalization — a 4,000-year-old Mesoamerican technique in which corn is cooked with lime to release flavour and nutrients. The Nixta liqueur is made by macerating a blend of roasted and raw corn in unaged Abasolo spirit, combined with a 'base madre' of nixtamalized corn, water and piloncillo cane sugar.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers roasted corn, caramel and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate is round with sweet grain, honey and light smoke.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, grainy and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Bodega Abasolo Gavesæt m. Nixta Mexicansk Corn Whisky & Likør
Distillery: Bodega Abasolo
Region/Country: Jilotepec, Mexico
Type: Corn Whisky & Liqueur Gift Set
Size: 35+70 CL
ABV: 30-43%

Flavour profile

Grainy · Roasted · Sweet · Spicy

Did you know?

Nixtamalization is a 4,000-year-old Mesoamerican technique in which corn is cooked with limewater to make its nutrients more available — the same method historically used to make tortillas is repurposed here to create whisky and liqueur.

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Frequently asked questions about Bodega Abasolo Gavesæt m. Nixta Mexicansk Corn Whisky & Likør

What is nixtamalization?

A 4,000-year-old Mesoamerican technique in which corn is cooked with limewater to release flavour and nutrients — traditionally used for tortillas, but applied here in whisky and liqueur production.

Is Abasolo the world's first corn whisky?

It's marketed as the first and only whisky distilled from 100% Mexican heirloom corn, specifically Cacahuazintle corn.

What's the difference between the whisky and the Nixta liqueur in the gift set?

The whisky is a pure distillate of nixtamalized corn, while Nixta is a sweeter liqueur made by macerating roasted and raw corn in unaged Abasolo spirit with added cane sugar.

How is Bodega Abasolo Giftbox w. Nixta Mexican Corn Whisky & Liqueur 35+70 cl 30-43% best served?

Neat, over ice or in coffee — it also works well as an ingredient in cocktails and desserts.

How should Bodega Abasolo Giftbox w. Nixta Mexican Corn Whisky & Liqueur 35+70 cl 30-43% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

How would you sum up the flavour profile of Bodega Abasolo Giftbox w. Nixta Mexican Corn Whisky & Liqueur 35+70 cl 30-43%?

In short: Grainy · Roasted · Sweet · Spicy.