Mezcalosfera Bicuixe - Jorge Jarquin

Item: Mezcalosfera Bicuixe - Jorge Jarquin
Rating: 4.0
Author: The Editors

Jorge Jarquin on bicuishe – a second voice, same agave

Score: 4.0/5 agaves

Producer: Mezcalosfera de Mezcaloteca
Maestro: Jorge Jarquin
Region: Miahuatlán, Oaxaca
Agave: Bicuishe
ABV: 45.5%
Price: $70 ($$)

Verdict

Pouring Jorge Jarquin's bicuishe next to Margarito Cortés's bicuishe is the Mezcalosfera argument in one flight, same agave, same family of techniques, two clearly distinguishable bottles. This is a capable release in its own right and essential context for understanding what maestro-specificity means. Buy when found for the comparison.

Two maestros on bicuishe and two different bottles – that's why Mezcalosfera exists

Tasting notes

Nose: Dry herb up front. Wet stone, green apple underneath

Palate: 45.5% with Jarquin's bicuishe reading slightly sweeter and rounder than Cortés's, same agave, different maestro signature, the single-lot premise proved

Finish: Mineral, herbal, long

The bottom line

Buy for the maestro-comparison flight

Where to buy online

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