{"id":6546959990922,"title":"El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal","handle":"el-rey-zapoteco-cuishe-mezcal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMezcal: El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Rey Zapoteco is one of Oaxaca’s oldest artisanal mezcal brands that still produces its mezcal entirely in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 96 (48% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e NOM-O71X\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Rey Zapoteco Cuishe is made from fully mature, wild maguey Cuishe cut by hand with machete and hoe and cooked using oak wood in an underground conical oven made of river rocks covered with soil. The cooked agaves are crushed by horse-driven Chilean quarry tahona. The crushed agave fibers are fermented in open air pine vats using natural yeasts. The fermented agave is distilled twice in copper stills to yield a 48% ABV Cuishe mezcal with vegetal notes and hints of fresh linen. A long finish, more than 2 minutes, with pepper and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEl Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Nose is complex yet not overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e This is extremely rich and very balanced in flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of Oaxaca’s oldest artisanal mezcal brands that still produces its mezcal in-house, El Rey Zapoteco was founded in 1960 by Don Serafín Hernandez Blas in Santiago Matatlán. Today, the business is run by the family matriarch Doña Juana and Don Serafin’s sons. Caretakers of agave fields that routinely yield some of Oaxaca’s largest agaves, the Hernandez family are faithful stewards of production techniques that remain the same as they were at their founding.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-03-31T10:32:26-04:00","created_at":"2021-03-19T08:20:22-04:00","vendor":"CaskCartel.com","type":"Mezcal","tags":["oldtowntequila2021","pooja2050","Proof_75 - 100 (37.5 - 50% ABV)","Type_Mezcal"],"price":19999,"price_min":19999,"price_max":19999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39354326352010,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":19999,"weight":2722,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/el-rey-zapoteco-mezcal-cuishe.jpg?v=1616156422"],"featured_image":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/el-rey-zapoteco-mezcal-cuishe.jpg?v=1616156422","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal at CaskCartel.com","id":20259450847370,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":1200,"width":900,"src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/el-rey-zapoteco-mezcal-cuishe.jpg?v=1616156422"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":1200,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/el-rey-zapoteco-mezcal-cuishe.jpg?v=1616156422","width":900}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2\u003eMezcal: El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Rey Zapoteco is one of Oaxaca’s oldest artisanal mezcal brands that still produces its mezcal entirely in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 96 (48% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e NOM-O71X\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Rey Zapoteco Cuishe is made from fully mature, wild maguey Cuishe cut by hand with machete and hoe and cooked using oak wood in an underground conical oven made of river rocks covered with soil. The cooked agaves are crushed by horse-driven Chilean quarry tahona. The crushed agave fibers are fermented in open air pine vats using natural yeasts. The fermented agave is distilled twice in copper stills to yield a 48% ABV Cuishe mezcal with vegetal notes and hints of fresh linen. A long finish, more than 2 minutes, with pepper and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEl Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Nose is complex yet not overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e This is extremely rich and very balanced in flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of Oaxaca’s oldest artisanal mezcal brands that still produces its mezcal in-house, El Rey Zapoteco was founded in 1960 by Don Serafín Hernandez Blas in Santiago Matatlán. Today, the business is run by the family matriarch Doña Juana and Don Serafin’s sons. Caretakers of agave fields that routinely yield some of Oaxaca’s largest agaves, the Hernandez family are faithful stewards of production techniques that remain the same as they were at their founding.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal

*This image represents the intended product however, bottle designs, artwork, packaging and current batch release or proof may be updated from the producer without notice.

RATED: EXCELLENT

Mezcal: El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe

El Rey Zapoteco is one of Oaxaca’s oldest artisanal mezcal brands that still produces its mezcal entirely in-house.

Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! 

Featured in

  • ROLLING STONE
  • MEN'S JOURNAL
  • US WEEKLY

NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 96 (48% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Distillery: NOM-O71X

Complimentary Gift Messaging
Gift Messages are entered after checkout.
Maximum quantity available reached.

Detailed Description

El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe is made from fully mature, wild maguey Cuishe cut by hand with machete and hoe and cooked using oak wood in an underground conical oven made of river rocks covered with soil. The cooked agaves are crushed by horse-driven Chilean quarry tahona. The crushed agave fibers are fermented in open air pine vats using natural yeasts. The fermented agave is distilled twice in copper stills to yield a 48% ABV Cuishe mezcal with vegetal notes and hints of fresh linen. A long finish, more than 2 minutes, with pepper and smoke.

El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal Tasting Notes

Nose: Nose is complex yet not overwhelming.

Palate: This is extremely rich and very balanced in flavour.

Finish: Lingering finish.

Distillery Information

One of Oaxaca’s oldest artisanal mezcal brands that still produces its mezcal in-house, El Rey Zapoteco was founded in 1960 by Don Serafín Hernandez Blas in Santiago Matatlán. Today, the business is run by the family matriarch Doña Juana and Don Serafin’s sons. Caretakers of agave fields that routinely yield some of Oaxaca’s largest agaves, the Hernandez family are faithful stewards of production techniques that remain the same as they were at their founding.

Where to buy El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal?

This product is currently out of stock. But add yourself to our back in stock alerts to be immediately notifed when back in stock.

Its All About YOU!

El Rey Zapoteco Cuishe Mezcal Review