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Real Minero Barril, Cuishe

Real Minero Barril, Cuishe

Oaxaca

Real Minero Barril, Cuishe is a 2018 mezcal ensamble from Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca. Producer Edgar Angeles Carreno blends Karwinskii and Rhodacantha agave in this clay pot distillation. The profile features citrus, wet leaves, and dark chocolate on the nose. Palate notes include coconut, pine, and strong minerals with a thick texture. A medium-long finish reveals forest floor tones and soil depth. This lot ARMBC-01 balances grassy Barril characteristics with perfumey Mexicano traits. The spirit hides its 53.3% ABV behind a smooth, harmonious structure.

Category:Mezcal

Style:Ensamble

NOM:NOM-O37X

Origin:Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca

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Distillation:Clay Pot

ABV:53.3%

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Extraction:Hand

Plant:Karwinskii (Agave karwinskii), Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha)

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Flavor Profile

Certified by COMERCAM, Mexico's mezcal regulatory council
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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About the Brand

Real Minero (previously Mezcal Real Minero) is considered by many to be one of the world’s finest mezcal producers. The Angeles family has been making mezcal for several generations in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca. Their mezcal is made in small clay pot stills, and almost all of it is rested in glass for several months before bottling, giving the mezcal a much softer character. Outside of creating great spirits, they also have one of the largest and most diverse sustainable agave reforestation programs. With the help of the community, they’ve been able to rescue several agave varieties that were previously thought to be extinct. The ABV of each batch may vary slightly, so check your bottle for details. In 2020, the brand began dropping the word “mezcal” from their labels. The term “traditional” replaces the CRM “ancestral” designation. Shortly thereafter, the brand officially parted ways with the certification process; all future releases will be labeled as “agave spirits” or something similar. Despite the label changes, nothing significant about their production process has changed over years.

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