Nosotros Mexicano Mezcal – 90 Proof (45% ABV) | 750ml

Nosotros Mexicano Mezcal is a distinctive single-varietal mezcal crafted in the hills of the Sierra Sur in Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca. Made from rare Agave Mexicano that matures for approximately 10 years before harvest, this expression showcases a nuanced combination of bright herbal character, fresh pepper, stone fruit, subtle smoke, citrus, and mineral-rich cooked agave. Bottled at 45% ABV, it offers a balanced and expressive mezcal designed for sipping or elevated agave cocktails.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Mezcal

Agave: Mexicano

Origin: Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca, Mexico

Region: Sierra Sur

Mezcalero: Octavio Jarquín

Agave Maturity: Approximately 10 years

Cooking Method: Underground river-rock-lined pit oven using oak wood

Milling: Tahona

Fermentation: Pine wood tubs

Distillation: Double distilled in alembic copper stills

Alcohol Content: 45% ABV (90 Proof)

Bottle Size: 750ml

Process & Production

Nosotros Mexicano begins with Agave Mexicano, a lesser-known and rarer agave varietal than Espadín. The agaves used for this mezcal mature for approximately 10 years, allowing them to develop the complex characteristics that define the finished spirit.

The agave is cooked underground in a concave pit oven lined with river rocks and fueled with oak wood. After cooking, the agave is crushed using a tahona before being fermented in pine wood tubs. The fermented agave is then double distilled using alembic copper stills, preserving the distinctive character of the agave and the surrounding terroir.

Appearance

Clear and bright, with the natural clarity expected from an unaged mezcal.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Bright and herbal, with fresh peppers, ripe peach, and a subtle hint of mint. A gentle touch of smoke adds depth without overpowering the agave.

Palate: Vibrant lemon peel, molasses, fresh herbs, and stone fruit come together with cooked agave and a pronounced mineral character.

Finish: Dry and lingering, with spiced cooked agave, mineral notes, fresh herbs, and subtle smoke.

What Makes It Special

Nosotros Mexicano stands out through its use of the rare Agave Mexicano varietal and its traditional Oaxacan production methods. The long maturation period of the agave, underground oak-fired cooking, tahona milling, pine-tub fermentation, and copper-pot distillation create a mezcal that balances gentle smoke with bright fruit, herbs, citrus, and mineral character.

How to Enjoy

Nosotros Mexicano is well suited to sipping neat, allowing its herbal, fruity, mineral, and cooked-agave character to develop slowly in the glass. It can also be used in refined agave cocktails where its distinctive flavor profile can remain prominent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of agave is used in Nosotros Mexicano Mezcal?

Nosotros Mexicano is made from Agave Mexicano, a rarer varietal that is less commonly used than Espadín.

How long does the Agave Mexicano mature?

The agave used for this expression matures for approximately 10 years before harvest.

Where is Nosotros Mexicano produced?

It is produced in the hills of the Sierra Sur in Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca.

How is the agave cooked?

The agave is cooked underground in a river-rock-lined concave pit oven using oak wood.

How is Nosotros Mexicano distilled?

After fermentation in pine wood tubs, the mezcal is double distilled using alembic copper stills.

What is the alcohol content?

Nosotros Mexicano is bottled at 45% ABV, or 90 proof.

Brand Story

Nosotros Mexicano is a tribute to the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca and the rich terroir of the region's mezcal heartland. Produced by Mezcalero Octavio Jarquín, the expression focuses on the character of Agave Mexicano and traditional mezcal production, allowing the rare agave varietal and the land where it grows to define the spirit.

Nosotros Mexicano Mezcal

Nosotros Mexicano Mezcal offers a distinctive expression of Oaxacan agave, combining rare 10-year-matured Agave Mexicano with traditional pit cooking, tahona milling, pine-wood fermentation, and copper-pot distillation. At 45% ABV, its bright herbal, citrus, stone fruit, mineral, and gently smoky character makes it an expressive mezcal for sipping or sophisticated agave cocktails.