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Casa Cortés Mezcal: Artisanal from Oaxaca
Quick summary: Casa Cortés is a family mezcal house from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, whose family has produced mezcal since 1840. At La Cava Shop you will find 24 mezcals from its three brands: Agave de Cortés (4), Nuestra Soledad (5) and El Jolgorio (15).
Quick Facts
La Cava Shop’s Mezcal Casa Cortés collection brings together 24 mezcals from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, from the Cortés family (mezcal since 1840): 4 from Agave de Cortés (Joven, Reposado, Añejo 1 and 3 years, made from Espadín), 5 from Nuestra Soledad by region of Oaxaca and 15 from El Jolgorio, the limited-edition line. Free shipping across Mexico from $1,499 MXN, antishock packaging and 90 days of free returns.
Casa Cortés: a Family Mezcal Since 1840
The Cortés family, of Zapotec roots, produces mezcal in Santiago Matatlán, known as the heart of Oaxacan mezcal. Casa Cortés launched in 2007 and its first brand was Agave de Cortés, the base mezcal on which Nuestra Soledad and El Jolgorio, a limited-edition line highly sought after by collectors, later grew.
Agave de Cortés: From Joven to Añejo
Four Espadín agave mezcals for different moments:
- Mezcal Agave de Cortés Joven: to drink neat, in cocktails or with tacos, carnita asada and mole.
- Mezcal Agave de Cortés Reposado: to accompany dark chocolate, desserts and mole.
- Mezcal Agave de Cortés Añejo 1 año: as a digestif or with cured cheeses and fatty cuts.
- Mezcal Agave de Cortés Añejo 3 años: as a digestif, as a gift or with aged cheeses.
Nuestra Soledad: One Mezcal per Region of Oaxaca
Nuestra Soledad brings together mezcals distinguished by their region of origin. Available at La Cava Shop:
- Mezcal Nuestra Soledad Valles Centrales
- Mezcal Nuestra Soledad Ejutla
- Mezcal Nuestra Soledad Matatlán
- Mezcal Nuestra Soledad Zoquitlán
- Mezcal Nuestra Soledad Miahuatlán
El Jolgorio: Limited Editions and Wild Agaves
El Jolgorio is Casa Cortés’s collectors’ line. Expressions in the line:
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Espadín
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Barril
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Cuishe
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Mexicano
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Tobalá
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Tepeztate
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Pechuga
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Arroqueño Ancestral
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Coyote Ancestral
Special editions:
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Pechuga Navideña
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Arroqueño
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Karwinskii
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Sierrudo
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Jabalí
- Mezcal El Jolgorio Coyote
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is Casa Cortés?
Casa Cortés is a family mezcal house from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. The Cortés family, of Zapotec roots, has produced mezcal since 1840 and runs three brands: Agave de Cortés, Nuestra Soledad and El Jolgorio.
Which Casa Cortés mezcals does La Cava Shop carry?
There are 24 mezcals: four from Agave de Cortés (Joven, Reposado, Añejo 1 year and Añejo 3 years), five from Nuestra Soledad (Valles Centrales, Ejutla, Matatlán, Zoquitlán and Miahuatlán) and fifteen from El Jolgorio, including regular, ancestral and special-edition expressions.
What is Agave de Cortés?
Agave de Cortés is Casa Cortés’s first brand and its base mezcal. At La Cava Shop it is available in four expressions made from Espadín agave: Joven, Reposado, Añejo 1 year and Añejo 3 years.
What is Nuestra Soledad?
Nuestra Soledad is a line of Casa Cortés mezcals distinguished by the region of Oaxaca each bottle comes from. At La Cava Shop there are five: Valles Centrales, Ejutla, Matatlán, Zoquitlán and Miahuatlán.
What is El Jolgorio?
El Jolgorio is Casa Cortés’s limited-edition line, highly sought after by collectors. It includes mezcals from different agaves such as Espadín, Cuishe, Tobalá, Tepeztate, Barril, Arroqueño, Coyote, Karwinskii, Sierrudo and Jabalí, plus Pechuga and special editions.
What is the difference between Joven, Reposado and Añejo mezcal?
According to the Mexican mezcal standard (NOM-070), Joven has no rest in wood, Reposado rests between 2 and 12 months and Añejo rests at least 12 months. Here you will find Añejo of 1 year and 3 years.
What do you enjoy Agave de Cortés mezcal with?
The Joven goes well neat, in cocktails or with tacos, carnita asada and mole. The Reposado accompanies dark chocolate and desserts. The Añejos are served as a digestif and pair with cured and aged cheeses.
Do you ship mezcal across Mexico?
Yes. La Cava Shop ships across Mexico and shipping is free on orders from $1,499 MXN, with antishock packaging and 90 days of free returns.
Where can I buy Casa Cortés mezcal with shipping across Mexico?
You can buy Casa Cortés mezcal (Agave de Cortés, Nuestra Soledad and El Jolgorio) directly at La Cava Shop, with free shipping across Mexico on purchases from $1,499 MXN, antishock packaging to protect the bottles and 90 days of free returns.
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