Reviews / El Jolgorio Madrecuishe
Review · · by The Editors
El Jolgorio Madrecuishe
A measured madrecuishe – weighty without overweight
Score: 4.0/5 agaves
- Producer: El Jolgorio Mezcal
- Maestro: Gregorio Martinez Jarquin, Ignacio Parada, Pedro Vasquez, Regulo Martinez Parada
- Region: Lachigui, Rio Seco, Santa Maria Zoquitlan, Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Agave: Madrecuishe
- ABV: 47%
- Price: $150 ($$)
Verdict
47% is modest for madrecuishe. Madrecuishe is often bottled at higher proofs to support its density; Jolgorio's restraint at 47% is either disciplined or underachieving depending on how you read it. We read it as disciplined, the bottle is coherent and food-friendly.
The Jolgorio house style makes heavy agaves drink lighter than they should
Tasting notes
Nose: Damp stone, dark honey, a light leather note
Palate: The agave's trademark mineral grip is there, framed in the Jolgorio house style, clean, structured, long
Finish: Long, dry, wet slate
The bottom line
A food-friendly madrecuishe, unusual and welcome
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.