Mezcal Joven Artesanal Maguey Koch
Callmewine's FavouritesMezcal Artesanal Koch is an artisanal distillate of Espadin agave made in the Oaxaca region. A mezcal that values the land and the hands that produce it. It is distinguished by its creamy and persistent palate, rich in sweet and spicy notes. The nose is filled with hints of cooked tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, spicy notes of white bell pepper and cinnamon, and aromas of yellow bell pepper
The Mezcal Joven Artesanal Maguey by Koch is the young and fragrant version of the agave distillate that has made Mexico famous in the world of Spirits. The deep knowledge of the oldest traditions of the Oaxaca region and the careful selection of high-quality raw materials are the prerequisites for creating a high-end label. The processes still follow the best craft practices today and enhance the characteristics of a great Mezcal, capable of providing the clear aromatic richness of tropical fruit, vegetal freshness, and delicate spicy sensations. An excellent distillate, ideal for sipping neat or for making delicious cocktails with fruit juices.
The Mezcal Artesanal Joven Maguey is offered by a famous mazcaleria, which for more generations has been dedicated to the production of this traditional Mexican distillate. Koch is a small family-run business that is now led by Carlos Moreno. Its name comes directly from an ancient variety of agave, the Ferox Koch, already widespread in the time of the Aztecs and is still used today to produce Pulque. In the Oaxaca area, numerous varieties of agave are cultivated: Barril, Tobasiche, Tepeztate, Arroqueño, Espadin, Mexicano, Madrecuishe, Cuishe, Tobala, Sierra Negra, Jabali, Pasmo, Castilla, Ensambles, and Coyote. For the creation of the Joven label, only the Maguey Espadín agave is used. The plants come from the San Baltazar Guelavila area and are harvested by hand only when they are between 7 and 9 years old. After removing the leaves, the heart is isolated, which is slowly cooked in traditional ovens. This is followed by the fermentation phase and the subsequent double distillation, which is carried out in copper stills, according to the oldest customs.
The Mezcal Joven Artesanal Maguey Koch directly and exemplarily expresses the characteristics of the Maguey Espadín agave, particularly suitable for making white Mezcal to be enjoyed young. It is absolutely crystalline, clear, and transparent. The olfactory profile offers rich notes of ripe white fruit, peach, apple, hints of tropical fruit, pineapple, mango, vegetal hints of green pepper, and freshly cut agave leaves, enriched by sensations of medicinal herbs and spicy notes of white pepper. On the palate, it is smooth and enveloping, with delicate and enticing aromas that harmoniously extend towards a fresh and pleasantly balsamic finish.