Brand | Gracias a Dios Mezcal |
State | Oaxaca |
City | Santiago Matatlan |
Agave | Karwinskii |
Maguey | Cuishe |
Distillation | Copper |
ABV | 45% |
Type | Joven |
Born out of admiration for the craft, Gracias a Dios Mezcal was established in 2010 by a team who ran a mezcalería in Querétaro, Mexico. After tasting the exceptional mezcal of Oscar Hernández, they decided to create a brand and made Oscar an equal partner. A 4th generation Maestro Mezcalero, Oscar learned the art of distilling from his mother, known as “La Jefa”. The brand is 100% artisanal, with the mezcal handmade from Espadín agave and other varieties in their own palenque in Santiago Matatlán. Notably, their Karwinskii agaves are mechanically shredded due to their tough fibers, then crushed by a horse-drawn tahona. Gracias a Dios Mezcal is a testament to tradition and partnership.
Super rich in flavor and totally worth trying!! Long finish with a hint of vanilla.
I had this cuishe as part of a tasting at the Gracias a dios palenque just outside of Oaxaca. A beautiful, smooth and very yummy expression. Very balanced, some minerals in there, not too much smoke, just how I like it. “Green” aromas and a little spicy, great stuff!