Brand | Xicaru Mezcal |
State | Oaxaca |
City | Santiago Matatlan |
Agave | Angustifolia |
Maguey | Espadin |
Distillation | Copper |
ABV | 40.50% |
Type | Joven |
Xicaru Mezcal, whose name means "beautiful" in Zapotec, was founded by Fernando Santibañez in Santiago Matatlan. Fernando uses his grandmother's recipe to create small batches of mezcal, showcasing a deep respect for ancestral methods. Xicaru's mezcal is cooked in a conical stone oven using native Oaxacan woods, and double-distilled in a copper alembic.
Nose – Bright and fresh with notes of agave, green pepper, and citrus. Very clean.
Palate – Smooth, sweet, earthy flavors. The citrus and green notes come through nicely.
Finish – Clean and crisp with lingering citrus and agave flavors. It’s very easy to drink.