{"product_id":"los-siete-misterios-espadin-cuishe-mezcal","title":"Los Siete Misterios Ensamble Espadin Cuishe Mezcal 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo agave varieties. One mezcal. Los Siete Misterios Ensamble Espadin Cuishe — a blend of Espadín and Cuishe agave harvested and processed together by traditional Oaxacan maestros mezcaleros, producing a complexity that neither variety achieves alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLos Siete Misterios (\"The Seven Mysteries\") documents the diversity of Oaxacan mezcal through expressions that capture specific varieties and methods. The Ensamble is the brand's multi-agave expression — where most of the lineup explores a single variety in isolation, the Ensamble combines two to demonstrate what happens when their different flavor contributions merge in a single distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEspadín (Agave angustifolia) is the most common mezcal agave — smoky, approachable, with cooked agave sweetness and citrus. Cuishe (Agave karwinskii) is a wilder, slower-maturing variety with a more herbaceous, savory, and mineral character. Combined in a single ensamble, the two varieties balance each other: the Espadín's smoke and sweetness against the Cuishe's herbaceousness and mineral depth, producing a mezcal more complex than either component in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoke and cooked agave from the Espadín, layered with the herbaceous and mineral character of the Cuishe — an aromatic profile impossible to achieve with a single variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and balanced — the sweetness and smoke of Espadín alongside the savory, mineral quality of Cuishe in a seamlessly integrated expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and evolving — the two varieties expressing different facets through a satisfying, multi-layered close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Siete Misterios, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espadín (Agave angustifolia) + Cuishe (Agave karwinskii)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Ensamble\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003emezcal at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an ensamble mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensamble (ensemble) mezcal is made from two or more agave varieties harvested and distilled together rather than separately. This produces a profile that combines the characteristics of both varieties in a way that blending finished mezcals cannot replicate — the varieties ferment and distill together, creating integrated complexity rather than additive flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Cuishe agave?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuishe (Agave karwinskii) is a wild or semi-wild agave variety in the karwinskii family, native to Oaxaca. It matures more slowly than Espadín — typically 10–15 years — and produces a more herbaceous, savory, and mineral flavor profile. Its slower maturation makes it more limited in production volume than Espadín.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the ensamble differ from single-variety expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-variety mezcal (Espadín alone or Cuishe alone) expresses one agave's character directly. The ensamble integrates two varieties in fermentation and distillation, producing a mezcal with the strengths of both — Espadín's accessible smoke and sweetness tempered by Cuishe's complexity and minerality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs ensamble considered artisan mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — ensamble production is a traditional practice in Oaxacan mezcal. Los Siete Misterios works with maestros mezcaleros maintaining artisan production methods for this expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is an ensamble mezcal?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Made from two or more agave varieties harvested and distilled together. 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