Cruz de Fuego Mezcal Cirial October2023Reductions enhanced with aromas of spice

enhanced with aromas of spice

kind of the point

From the producer: A welcome new addition to the Ultimate range

but with a single-malt base

Sustainably-sourced sugar cane that goes through a 24-hour ambient yeast fermentaton and single distillation

Cruz de Fuego Mezcal Cirial October2023Reductions enhanced with aromas of spiceMaestra 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