AGUA BENDITA JOVEN MEZCAL 45°
ARTISANAL ENSAMBLE MEZCAL ESPADÍN AND MADRECUISHE 750ML
MEXICO • SANTIAGO MATATLÁN, OAXACA • ARTISANAL JOVEN MEZCAL (DRY)
"A high-proof mezcal expression, with an impeccable presence and authentic character. Mezcal Agua Bendita Joven 45° combines an exceptional blend of 80% Espadín Agave and 20% Madrecuishe Agave, hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation. With a strictly dry profile but a delicate sweet touch of cooked agave, it stands out for its unique aromas and flavors with floral notes, hints of vanilla, and a robust body of 45° alcohol that seduces true connoisseurs."
The Traditional Expression with Higher Alcohol Content and Aromatic Power
Mezcal Agua Bendita Joven 45° 750ml is a traditionally crafted spirit made in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Its masterful formula integrates an ensemble of 80% Espadín Agave (Agave Angustifolia) and 20% Madrecuishe Agave, hand-selected after 8 to 10 years of development. Thanks to its underground cooking in a conical stone oven, traditional tahona milling, and double distillation in a copper still, this mezcal, classified as dry, preserves a unique aromatic richness and flavor, standing out for its floral nuances, sweet vanilla hints, and the characteristic potency of its 45° Alc. Vol.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Brand: Agua Bendita / Espíritus Mexicanos.
Specific Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Composition / Agave: Blend of 80% Espadín Agave (Agave Angustifolia) and 20% Madrecuishe Agave.
Type / Class: Joven / Artisanal Mezcal (Hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of growth).
Cooking: 3 days in underground conical stone ovens calcined with wood, volcanic, river, and quarry stone.
Milling: Artisanal method with a stone Tahona.
Fermentation: 100% natural with endemic yeasts.
Distillation: Double distillation process in 350 K/L copper stills.
Profile / Flavor Classification: Dry (Unique aroma and flavor, floral profile, natural sweet notes of cooked agave, and a soft touch of vanilla).
Alcohol Content: 45% Alc. Vol. (45°).
Presentation and Dimensions: 750 ml glass bottle (Height 25 cm / Width 10.4 cm).
Barcode / EAN: 7503018274012
SKU / MPN: MX-AGUABENDITA-JOVEN45-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Completely translucent, crystal clear, and brilliant with platinum hues. It has a persistent pearling and constant effervescence when served in a glass, demonstrating its excellent traditional alcohol content.
Nose: Intense and extremely rich aromas. Displays notes of wildflowers and herbs from the Madrecuishe, balanced with cooked agave, wet earth minerals, light spices, and delicate hints of vanilla.
Palate: Potent yet extraordinarily well-polished. Presents a dry profile with characteristic baked agave flavors, floral nuances, and a long, herbaceous, and softly smoky finish that pleasantly lingers on the palate.
3. Mezcal Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Its 45° alcohol content and unique aromatic profile pair magnificently with rich, flavorful cuisine: Oaxacan gastronomy dishes (black mole with turkey, tlayudas with asiento and cecina, yellow mole), intense meats (roasted suckling pig, lamb barbacoa, grilled cuts), seasoned seafood (green aguachiles, garlic shrimp or a la talla), aged artisanal cheeses, and desserts with bitter cacao, corn cake, or ate with Manchego cheese.
Suggested Moments:
- "Carnita Asada" (Grilled Meat Party): An honored companion for high-intensity barbecues with marbled cuts, choripanes, crispy pork rinds, and molcajete-crushed salsas.
- Special Celebration: Excellent for toasting at emblematic festivities, weddings, anniversaries, and national holidays with traditional mezcal sips.
- Family Meal: A central piece to adorn Sunday banquets and share with lovers of fine artisanal mezcal.
- Business: A premium traditional spirit, ideal for executive meals or closing business deals.
- Summer: Excellent for summer evening gatherings, enjoyed in slow sips or in a well-chilled artisanal Mezcalita cocktail.
frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is the specific origin and brand of this mezcal?
It is made in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, by the company Agua Bendita (Espíritus Mexicanos).
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Mezcal Agua Bendita Joven 45° is a dry profile spirit, characterized by its balanced body, floral aroma, and naturally sweet flavors of baked agave and vanilla.
What agaves make up this ensemble?
It is composed of an ensemble of 80% Espadín Agave and 20% Madrecuishe Agave.
What is the difference between the 38° and 45° versions?
This version has 45° Alc. Vol., which offers a higher concentration of the agave's essential oils, providing a firmer structure, livelier aromas, and a longer persistence on the palate.
