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Agave de Cortes Joven
Agave de Cortes Joven is a mezcal made from Angustifolia agave in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Producer Francisco Cortes Hernandez uses copper stills for this 45% ABV spirit from agaves aged eight to ten years. Light smoke and sweet agave aromas lead to a palate of cooked agave, cinnamon, and eucalyptus. A clean finish offers moderate sweetness without aggressive heat or heavy smoke intensity. This straightforward profile suits cocktails and beginners seeking an accessible introduction to the category while maintaining drinkability for everyday consumption.
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Flavor Profile
Visual Phase
Color: Crystalline, very bright, with slight cold flashes could be perceived such as silver, very faint bluish or cold light gray under certain lighting conditions. Clarity: Clean and transparent, without impurities or turbidity.
Olfactory Phase
Aromatic profile with a combination of citrus, fruity, herbal and sweet notes. Aromas of pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit stand out, accompanied by apple yellow, mint and cinnamon, along with a sweet caramel note. The intensity aromatic is average, as is the alcoholic sensation.
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Taste Phase
Citrus and spicy taste profile, with defined flavors of mandarin, grapefruit and cinnamon, which provide a fresh and vibrant acidity. Sweet notes of pineapple are perceived and a sweetness reminiscent of caramel. Acidic flavors predominate, accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The alcoholic sensation is medium-low. The aftertaste shows an average persistence, dominated by citrus notes and fruity. Notes of pineapple, orange and lime are perceived. The alcoholic sensation and astringency is low, allowing the final notes to be expressed clearly and softness.
Read more🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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About the Brand
The Cortes family has been producing, packing, and trading mezcal in Santiago Matatlan for five generations. They own and operate the restaurant and mezcaleria known as Mezcalogia in Central Oaxaca City, and they also produce and curate the brands Nuestra Soledad and El Jolgorio
