Agave de Cortes Reposado Mezcal

Borroso Reposado Mezcal is an exquisite expression crafted by Casa Cortés in the mezcal heartland of Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, under the expert guidance of Maestro Mezcalero Francisco Cortés Hernandez. This artisanal mezcal is made from 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia) plants that mature between 6 to 12 years, ensuring optimal flavor development. The agave is harvested when at least 60% capón, indicating its maturity and readiness for distillation.

The production process is steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. The agave hearts are slow-cooked in conical earthen pit ovens using oak, then milled using a traditional stone tahona. The juice is naturally fermented in open-air wood vats known as tinas, and double-distilled in copper pot stills to create a spirit with depth and complexity.

Following distillation, Borroso Reposado Mezcal is rested for 6 months in ex-wine American oak barrels, allowing the mezcal to develop gentle flavors of vanilla, caramel, milk chocolate, and white stone fruit. These nuanced flavors build upon the complex canvas provided by Agave de Cortés’s Joven mezcal, creating a harmonious and well-rounded spirit.

At 45% ABV, Borroso Reposado Mezcal stands as a distinguished expression of 100% Espadín agave, epitomizing the mezcal tradition of Santiago Matatlán. Owned and distilled entirely by the indigenous Zapotec family, this reposado mezcal offers a refined and balanced introduction to the world of mezcal, showcasing the authentic spirit and heritage of Oaxaca.