MEZCAL URAKĀN BLACK 45°
ARTISANAL MEZCAL JOVEN BLANCO 100% MAGUEY ESPADÍN 750ML
MEXICO • SANTIAGO MATATLÁN, OAXACA
"The most intense, pure, and character-driven expression from the Urakān house. Mezcal Urakān Black 45° is an artisanal Joven Blanco mezcal crafted 100% from Maguey Espadín, hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation. With an authentically dry profile and a traditional 45% ABV, it offers a bouquet with powerful agave aroma, a touch of earthiness, fresh vegetable notes, and a robust character with a long-lasting finish on the palate."
Earthly Strength and High Alcohol Content
The Mezcal Urakān Black 45° 750ml represents the maximum potency of Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Produced with 100% Maguey Espadín matured for 8 to 10 years. It is a dry mezcal, with a robust body and 45% ABV.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Brand: Urakān / Espíritus Mexicanos.
Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Maguey: 100% Maguey Espadín, hand-harvested.
Type: Joven Blanco / Artisanal Mezcal.
Distillation: Double distilled in copper stills.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Alcohol Content: 45% ABV.
Barcode / EAN: 7503018274050
SKU / MPN: MX-URAKAN-BLACK45-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Crystal clear, white, and brilliant with silver highlights.
Nose: Mature cooked agave, damp earth, woody smoke, and green agave leaf.
Palate: Broad and firm, with earthy and herbal flavors, and a long-lasting dry finish.
3. Mezcal Architecture
4. Suggested Moments and Pairings
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Tomahawk, Rib Eye, lamb barbacoa, Oaxacan black mole, tlayudas with cecina, black aguachile, and dark chocolates with sea salt.
Suggested Moments:
- Asado: Intense grilled meats and choripanes.
- Special Celebrations: Weddings and national holidays.
- Business: Executive dinners.
- Family Meals: Traditional Mexican feasts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the origin of this mezcal?
It is crafted in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, under the Urakān (Espíritus Mexicanos) label.
Is this mezcal dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It has a dry profile, with powerful earthy, vegetable, and cooked agave notes.
What type of agave is used?
100% Maguey Espadín, hand-harvested after 8 to 10 years of maturation.
What is the difference between Urakān Plata 38° and Urakān Black 45°?
Urakān Black is 45% ABV, offering a more robust body and a higher presence of agave essential oils.