MEZCAL URAKĀN BLACK 45°
ARTISANAL JOVEN BLANCO MEZCAL 100% MAGUEY ESPADÍN 750ML
MEXICO • SANTIAGO MATATLÁN, OAXACA • ARTISANAL MEZCAL (DRY)
"The most intense, pure, and characterful expression from Urakān. Mezcal Urakān Black 45° is an artisanal Joven Blanco mezcal made with 100% Espadín Maguey harvested by hand after 8 to 10 years of maturation. With an authentically dry profile and a traditional alcohol content of 45% ABV, it offers a bouquet with a potent agave aroma, earthy notes, fresh vegetal hints, and a robust character with a long finish on the palate."
Earthly Strength and High-Proof Tradition
Mezcal Urakān Black 45° 750ml represents the maximum power and sensory richness of Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Produced from 100% Espadín Maguey (Agave Angustifolia) matured for 8 to 10 years, this mezcal follows a purely artisanal process: three-day underground cooking in a conical stone oven, grinding in a traditional tahona, natural fermentation with endemic yeasts, and double distillation in 350 K/L copper stills. Classified as a dry profile spirit, it stands out for its traditional alcohol content of 45% ABV, delivering a robust body with accentuated earthy nuances, cooked agave, and vegetal notes with a long finish.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Brand: Urakān / Mexican Spirits.
Specific Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Maguey / Agave: 100% Espadín Maguey (Agave Angustifolia), hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of growth.
Type / Class: Joven Blanco / Artisanal Mezcal.
Cooking: 3 days in conical stone ovens underground, calcined with wood, river stone, and quarry stone.
Milling: Artisanal method with a stone Tahona.
Fermentation: 100% natural using endemic yeasts.
Distillation: Double distillation process in 350 K/L copper stills.
Profile / Flavor Classification: Dry (Intense agave aroma, earthy notes, fresh vegetal notes, strong character, and a long finish on the palate).
Alcohol Content: 45% Alc. Vol. (45°).
Presentation and Dimensions: 750 ml glass bottle (Height 32.2 cm / Width 7.3 cm).
Barcode / EAN: 7503018274050
SKU / MPN: MX-URAKAN-BLACK45-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Perfectly clear, white, and bright with silver reflections. When shaken, it generates a firm and constant perle on the surface, confirming its alcoholic richness and artisanal quality.
Nose: Potent and mineral aromas. Highlights include mature cooked agave, wet earth, subtle woody smoke accents, green penca (agave leaf), and very fresh vegetal notes.
Palate: Broad, firm, and strong entry. Great balance between the alcohol and the agave oils; earthy, herbaceous, and smoky flavors stand out with a long, dry finish.
3. Mezcal Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Its 45° ABV and earthy profile demand dishes with a strong personality: grilled cuts of meat (Tomahawk, Rib Eye), Hidalgo-style barbacoa or oven-roasted lamb, Oaxacan mole negro, traditional tlayudas with cecina and chicharrón, Michoacán carnitas, black shrimp aguachiles, aged artisanal cheeses, asados with chimichurri, and dark chocolates with sea salt.
Suggested Moments:
- Carnita Asada (Grilled Meat): The perfect companion for intense barbecues, accompanying fatty cuts, choripanes, and molcajete-smashed salsas.
- Special Celebration: A memorable label for toasting at weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and national holidays with traditional 45° mezcal.
- Business: A high-character spirit perfect for executive business dinners or celebrating key agreements.
- Family Meal: A star piece to display at the center of the table for Sunday gatherings and typical Mexican banquets.
- Summer: Excellent for summer terrace nights, enjoyed slowly in short sips or in intense citrus Mezcalitas.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery/brand of this mezcal?
It is produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, under the signature of Urakān (Mexican Spirits).
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Mezcal Urakān Black 45° has a dry profile, characterized by its potent earthy, vegetal, and cooked agave notes.
What type of agave is used in its production?
It is produced with 100% Espadín Maguey (Agave Angustifolia), hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation.
What is the difference between Urakān Plata 38° and Urakān Black 45°?
Urakān Black has 45% Alc. Vol., which gives it a more robust body, a greater presence of essential agave oils, and a more intense and prolonged finish on the palate.
