Cruz de Fuego Mezcal Cirial 081326OFFER grow wild and are heavily

grow wild and are heavily sought after by the local mezcaleros

What sets it apart from the supermarket stuff is time and care: 18 months resting on the lees

peels and all

The nose is filled with exotic fruit aromas—mango

this cuvée balances freshness with depth

Cruz de Fuego Mezcal Cirial 081326OFFER grow wild and are heavilyMaestra mezcalera Margarita Blas and her son used only older examples of the tall Agave karwinskii subspecies known as Cirial to make this unique batch. While most karwinskii reach maturity somewhere between 12 and 18 years, the agave employed here range from 18 to 22. Dense with mature sugar and fiber and a complexity that speaks to its age, this mezcal offers fascinating structure. A contemplative journey from bold fruit to dry heat, with a deep