La Medida Bicuishe Mezcal

Mezcales La Medida brings together more than 46 Oaxacan producers. Their mezcal is made in small palenques with over 450 years of tradition and culture. The brand is run by Julián Vidal Gómez Rodríguez, who began working with mezcal over 40 years ago. Throughout his career he has worked with brands like Monte Alban, Benevá, and Del Maguey. He focuses heavily on mezcal’s mysticism and the traditional production methods that have been used for hundreds of years.

La Medida Bicuishe is made with maguey Bicuishe (agave Karwinskii) which is harvested from a wild, jungle environment. This agave is harvested at 1,700 meters above sea level and takes 9-10 years to reach maturity. It’s traditionally produced in Santiago Matatlan, Tlacolula, Oaxaca by Antonio Cortes Aragon. Notes of white pepper, graphite, and cucumber, with salt and spice. Bottled at 47.13% abv.