Cuish Astor Select Jabali & Madrecuixe Single Batch Mezcal

In case you need another reason to love Master Mezcalero Hermógenes Vasquez, whose work has graced Astor’s shelves over the last few years, it’s arrived in the form of a single batch blend of Jabali and Madrecuixe. Vasquez, who’s been producing mezcal in San Luis Amatlán for the last 35+ years, has gained notoriety through his collaborations with Neta, an independent bottler, and his prominence in the mezcal advocacy organization Maestros del Mezcal. Nevertheless, Vasquez only makes a few batches of mezcal a year (his team consists of him and his wife) and this expression is extra special since Jabali accounts for less than 1% of commercial mezcal on the market. It’s easy to see why it’s flying: aromas of honeydew melon, key lime, cucumber and shiso transition to a mineraly, funky but rich palate. Fall in love all over again.