Dixeebe Mezcal Madrecuishe 05 375mL

Dixeebe Mezcal Madrecuishe 05

Artisanal Agave Distillate | Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii) | 50.1% ABV | 100.2 Proof | 375mL | Edition 05 | 1,248 Bottles

Process & Profile

Dixeebe Mezcal Madrecuishe 05 is a limited-production agave spirit made by Maestro Palenquero Don Valentín Cortés at Guardianes del Mezcal in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. Edition 05 is produced entirely from Madrecuishe, a member of the Agave karwinskii species, using plants that matured for approximately 14 years.

The Madrecuishe was grown in Oaxaca's Sierra Sur and harvested in February 2025. Dixeebe notes that the agaves were carefully tended, capado, and allowed to reach full maturity so their natural sugars could become concentrated before harvest.

Production follows traditional methods: the mature agave is cooked in an underground conical oven, crushed by tahona, naturally fermented in pinewood vats, and double distilled in copper stills.

Bottled at 50.1% ABV, Edition 05 preserves the intensity and structure of mature Madrecuishe while showcasing fruit, floral, herbal, mineral, and spice characteristics. The release is identified as lot DVCMC0225 and limited to only 1,248 bottles in the 375mL format.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Ripe fruit, fresh herbs, delicate florals, roasted agave, and pronounced minerality

Palate: Layered fruit and herbal character with earthy agave, floral notes, minerals, and warming spice

Finish: Long and evolving with lingering herbs, minerals, spice, and concentrated agave character

What Makes It Special

Dixeebe Madrecuishe 05 begins with an unusually long agricultural timeline. The Madrecuishe used for this edition matured for approximately 14 years before harvest, giving the agave time to naturally develop and concentrate its sugars.

Madrecuishe belongs to the Karwinskii family, a group of tall, trunk-forming agaves prized by many mezcal enthusiasts for their structured, mineral-driven character. Edition 05 places that mature agave at the center of the experience rather than relying on barrel maturation or added flavor.

Traditional production further defines the release. Underground cooking, tahona milling, natural pine-vat fermentation, and double copper-still distillation preserve a direct connection between the mature agave, its Oaxacan origin, and Don Valentín Cortés' production methods.

With just 1,248 bottles produced, Dixeebe Madrecuishe 05 is a genuinely small-batch expression designed for drinkers interested in traditional mezcal production, mature Karwinskii agave, and limited single-agave releases.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Dixeebe Madrecuishe 05 neat at room temperature in a copita or small mezcal glass.

At 100.2 proof, small pours allow its aromas and texture to unfold gradually. Let the spirit rest for several minutes before sipping to explore the progression of fruit, floral, herbal, mineral, and spice notes.

It is also well suited to comparative tastings alongside Barril and other Karwinskii-based spirits, highlighting how individual agave varieties and production environments can produce noticeably different expressions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What agave is used in Dixeebe Mezcal Madrecuishe 05?

Dixeebe Madrecuishe 05 is made entirely from Madrecuishe, scientifically identified as Agave karwinskii. The agaves used for Edition 05 were approximately 14 years old at harvest.

2. How is Dixeebe Madrecuishe Edition 05 made?

The mature Madrecuishe is cooked in an underground conical oven, crushed by tahona, naturally fermented in pinewood vats, and double distilled in copper stills using traditional artisanal methods.

3. What proof is Dixeebe Mezcal Madrecuishe 05?

Dixeebe Madrecuishe 05 is bottled at 100.2 proof, equal to 50.1% alcohol by volume.

4. How limited is Dixeebe Madrecuishe 05?

Only 1,248 bottles were produced for Edition 05. The release comes in a 375mL bottle and is identified as lot DVCMC0225.

5. Where can I buy Dixeebe Mezcal Madrecuishe 05?

You can buy Dixeebe Mezcal Madrecuishe 05 directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop mezcal and other premium agave spirits online.