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Cuentacuentos Cuish

Cuentacuentos Cuish

Oaxaca

Cuentacuentos Cuish is a Joven mezcal produced from Karwinskii agave by Maximiliano Serafin Garcia Geronimo. The profile features fresh cut hay, pine needles, and wet earth alongside tropical notes of mango and banana. Citrus oils and green grass provide bright acidity, while spices like cinnamon and pepper add depth. The finish varies from dry and savory to oily with lingering tobacco and mineral tones. This spirit balances vegetal freshness with rich, earthy undertones typical of the cuixe variety, offering a clean yet robust character.

Category:Mezcal

Style:Joven

NOM:NOM-O20X

Origin:San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca

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Distillation:Copper

ABV:47.9%

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Extraction:Tahona

Plant:Karwinskii (Agave karwinskii)

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Flavor Profile

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Citrus FruitsFruityFloralHerbalSpicedSweetness
Visual Phase

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

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

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.

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🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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Cuentacuentos

About the Brand

Cuentacuentos curates small-batch traditional mezcals and destilados de agave from producers across the state of Oaxaca. Cuentacuentos released its first 6 mezcal expressions in 2018; future releases from the brand will change over time and include non-certified mezcals. The logo and bottle artwork (by artist Cesar Ruiz Conseco) features an opossum or tlacuache in Spanish. The tlacuache on the logo is El Viejito, the little old man opposum who stole mezcal from the demons as a service to humanity. The tlacuache ranks with the jaguar, eagle, and burro in importance in Zapotec, Taina, and Mexican mythologies. The Cuentacuentos motto is Mezcal brings people together, stories make us friends.

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