Wahaka Madre-Cuishe captures the singular character of this maguey and its environment very well. Its bright, earthy notes develop delicately and slowly.
About this mezcal
Wahaka Madre-Cuishe’s flavors are a product of its terroir. It is subtly herbaceous, with a hint of freshly fallen rain, this rare, wild-harvested agave often grows in the low-lying volcanic terrain of Oaxaca’s Central Valleys, where warmer temperatures and drier conditions give birth to more savory, minerally mezcales. This Madre-Cuishe captures the singular character of this maguey and its environment very well. Its bright, earthy notes develop delicately and slowly, while its long finish allows those flavors to linger gently. The Madre-Cuishe’s unique citrus flavors pair wonderfully with a variety of foods including exotic fruits.
Awards:
2011 Spirits of Mexico – Gold Medal
2011 New York International Spirits Competition – Silver Medal
2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Silver Medal 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 89 out of 100 – Very Good
2012 International Review of Spirits – Gold Medal – 94 out of 100 – Exceptional
Wahaka Mezcal
Wahaka Mezcal is the result of several childhood friends from Mexico City who turned their passion for Mexico’s oldest distilled spirit into a sustainably produced, community-focused, and internationally recognized brand. In 2010, they set out to find Mexico’s finest mezcal. After months of intensely researching, travelling, and tasting their way through Oaxaca, they found kindred spirits in maestro mezcalero Alberto “Beto” Morales Mendez and his family, who, for five generations, have been perfecting the art of making mezcal in San Dionisio Ocotepec, a tiny village in the Central Valley of Oaxaca. Together they created Wahaka, and with it, a new model for mezcal brands, one that was as committed to making an award-winning product as it was supporting the community from which flourishes. Unlike any other spirit, mezcal is a product of its terroir—and you can taste the Spirit of Oaxaca in every drop of this artisanally crafted, small-batch elixir.
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Forpowder
122 reviewsBatch WHK-044 42% Aromas out of the bottle are unripe. Citrus, absolutely no smoke.
Clean as the air after a spring rain. As light as a feather
Disappearing like a ghost.
Have to admit I had Low expectations going into this one, but I like it quite a bit super clean. Very subtle, but yet has excellent mineral notes and fruit notes in a very light texture Taste aroma and finish good job guys like this one. For the price point wow. Almost like drinking champagne in the mezcal land
Batch WHK-044 42% Aromas out of the bottle are unripe. Citrus, absolutely no smoke.
Clean as the air after a spring rain. As light as a feather
Disappearing like a ghost.
Have to admit I had Low expectations going into this one, but I like it quite a bit super clean. Very subtle, but yet has excellent mineral notes and fruit notes in a very light texture Taste aroma and finish good job guys like this one. For the price point wow. Almost like drinking champagne in the mezcal land
zonker17
3 reviewsFinishing this bottle. Love that it is organic, but that is where the love ends. Nothing remarkable in nose, taste or finish at this price point.
exileonmorrison
10 reviewsThe nose is great. It smells like a palenque with the fermenting agave, musty earthenware, fresh hay, and even a working horse. Unfortunately, it drops off from there. The body is enjoyable enough with some notes of honey, lemon zest, and roasted cactus. Sounds great, but somehow falls flat. The finish is also lackluster. It’s a little bitter and doesn’t linger, which may be a blessing given it’s the least enjoyable part of this juice. Overall, it’s okay, but I’ve had better madrecuishe mezcals
The nose is great. It smells like a palenque with the fermenting agave, musty earthenware, fresh hay, and even a working horse. Unfortunately, it drops off from there. The body is enjoyable enough with some notes of honey, lemon zest, and roasted cactus. Sounds great, but somehow falls flat. The finish is also lackluster. It’s a little bitter and doesn’t linger, which may be a blessing given it’s the least enjoyable part of this juice. Overall, it’s okay, but I’ve had better mad
TzotollineRaramuri
75 reviewsLote Armonía 001
?- clear
?- prickling slight warming impact.
Aromas of green aloe, pine sap, white pepper, light agave syrup, sage and thyme, dusty clay.
Adequate and semi complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating effect; sufficient soft-smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste with light bitterness highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of lime, lemon, pepper, mesquite, sage, candied ginger, light mango.
Medium plus concentration of flavor intensity, slight complex character, harmonious balance.
Straightforwardly pleasant and very long finish.
Very good overall impression.
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Lote Armonía 001
?- clear
?- prickling slight warming impact.
Aromas of green aloe, pine sap, white pepper, light agave syrup, sage and thyme, dusty clay.
Adequate and semi complex production aroma.
Average length and fine character.
?- coating effect; sufficient soft-smooth alcohol; medium body.
Primarily sour taste with light bitterness highlights; buttery smoothness.
Flavors of lime, lemon, pepper, mesquite, sage, candied ginger, light mango.
Medium plus concentration of flavor intensity, sl
Joe
27 reviewstasty, a bit sweet. Grape and roasted marshmallow flavors.
Nic Hnastchenko
109 reviewsGenerally, I like Madrecuixe and this was fine, but didn’t leave the same mark on me as some of the others I had alongside.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsUnremarkable after a long tasting. Will revisit
thamthong
47 reviewsone of the first bottles i bought while dipping my toe into the world of mezcal. 40% abv with no information on the bottle. it’s decent enough and an extremely easy (and somewhat dull) sipper, but it’s aggressively priced for what it is. spend your $95 on literally anything else.
Kon-tiki
16 reviewsLot PLENITUD 004….I loved this when I first tried it….I thought it was absolutely amazing and it still is very good….it’s extremely palatable and easy to drink…it’s very light and a bit watery, but probably a very good into mezcal for those that haven’t tried mezcal made with other types of agave….the madre is really soft and well rounded
Joseph
26 reviewsNose is very mild with a gentle smokiness and a faint clay-like minerality and earthiness. Light and smooth mouthfeel. Taste confirms the gentle smoke and mild earthiness of the nose. The flavors are lovely and well integrated, but not particularly complex. It is quite smooth and pleasant to drink for sure. Would be a great introduction to mezcal and for those who like a nice smooth sipper. Personally, it hasn’t ‘wow’d’ me like so many others on my shelf.
Tyler
668 reviewsThe Wahaka Madre-Cuishe was the first mezcal I ever tried that wasn’t made from agave espadin and it opened up my eyes (and palate) to the vast world of mezcal. It was my mezcal “aha” moment. This mezcal is an easy sipper at 42% ABV which is low for a wild-agave sipping mezcal. On the nose there is a lot of fruit. It’s soft on the palate. There are some nice mineral notes along with flavors of charred honey, banana, rosewater, and bubblegum. Certainly a great mezcal to put near the front of a tasting and a perfect one to share with friends new to mezcal. LOTE: ORGULLO-10-AMM
The Wahaka Madre-Cuishe was the first mezcal I ever tried that wasn’t made from agave espadin and it opened up my eyes (and palate) to the vast world of mezcal. It was my mezcal “aha” moment. This mezcal is an easy sipper at 42% ABV which is low for a wild-agave sipping mezcal. On the nose there is a lot of fruit. It’s soft on the palate. There are some nice mineral notes along with flavors of charred honey, banana, rosewater, and bubblegum. Certainly a great mezcal to pu
Sandy
11 reviewsTalk about a crowd pleaser! Wahaka Madre-Cuishe is a great representation for how mezcal should taste. Beautifully crafted.
Mezcal Mary
6 reviewsThis is my favorite mezcal! Smooth, smokey, and interesting flavors.