Topanito Mezcal Madre Cuishe Blanco Mexico 70 cl 49%

On hot, low-lying slopes in Oaxaca grows an agave that can set seed for entire families of new plants. Mexicans call it Madre - the mother. This bottle tells its story through aroma and taste.

Expert Description

Topanito Mezcal Madre Cuishe Blanco is a 100% Madre Cuishe Mexican Mezcal Artesanal bottled at 49%.

The mezcal is part of Topanito's Wild Series, in which the German spirits house Perola highlights rare, wild-growing agave varieties. Madre Cuishe belongs to the Karwinskii agave family and typically grows in the hot lowland zone known as tierra caliente, where the mineral-rich soil shapes its character. The agave is harvested after 12-15 years and processed by mezcaleros at the Amantes de lo Ajeno distillery in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, where the agave hearts are roasted in earthen pits, crushed on a traditional tahona stone mill and double distilled in copper alembic stills.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Mild and earthy, with a light minerality and a touch of ripe mango.

Palate

Green pepper and a touch of salt, rounded out by umami notes of olive and parmesan.

Finish

Mild and earthy, with a lingering close.

Specifications

Name: Topanito Mezcal Madre Cuishe Blanco
Distillery: Topanito
Region/Country: Oaxaca, Mexico
Type: 100% Madre Cuishe Mexican Mezcal Artesanal
ABV: 49%
Size: 70 CL
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed neat, ideally alongside Mexican food.

Flavour Profile

Mango · Green Pepper · Olive · Minerality

Did You Know?

Did you know that Madre Cuishe means "mother agave" in Spanish, because the plant can set seed that develops into several other agave varieties, including Agave Verde, Coyote and Tobalá?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Topanito Mezcal Madre Cuishe Blanco

What kind of agave is Madre Cuishe?

It is a wild-growing agave from the Karwinskii family, maturing for 12-15 years in the hot lowlands of Oaxaca.

What does Topanito Mezcal Madre Cuishe Blanco taste like?

Mild and earthy with mango on the nose, and a palate of green pepper, salt, olive and parmesan with a long, earthy finish.

How is Topanito Mezcal Madre Cuishe Blanco best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat in a copita, ideally alongside Mexican food.

Which glass suits mezcal?

A small copita or a tulip-shaped glass brings out the aromas best.

Who is behind Topanito?

The brand was founded in 2011 by the German spirits house Perola, with the aim of making authentic agave spirits accessible to more people.

Where is the mezcal produced?

It is made by mezcaleros at the Amantes de lo Ajeno distillery in San Dionisio Ocotepec in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

Is Topanito Mezcal Madre Cuishe Blanco aged?

No, it is a Blanco mezcal bottled unaged shortly after distillation.