Cinco Sentidos Bicuixe was produced with wild-harvested maguey Cuixe by mezcalero Atenogenes Garcia in San Isidro Guishe, Miahuatlan, Oaxaca.
About this destilado de agave
Cinco Sentidos Bicuixe was produced with wild-harvested maguey Cuixe, agave Karwinskii, by mezcalero Atenogenes Garcia in San Isidro Guishe, Miahuatlan, Oaxaca. After being cooked underground for 6 days, the roasted magueys were crushed by a two-ton tahona pull by an old Ford tractor. Next, the smashed agaves were fermented in two pine vats along with calcium-rich well water for nine days. Lastly, it was double distilled in copper and then adjusted to its current ABV with well water and tails.
5 Sentidos
5 Sentidos (or Cinco Sentidos) is named after the five senses that their mezcaleros use to produce their agave spirits. The producers of this mezcal do not use any model machinery or tools, being guided only by their senses throughout the production process. The brand was launched by El Destilado restaurant in centro Oaxaca. The restaurant is known for it’s creative menu, unique cocktails, and exception agave spirits. The brand is a curated tour of Mexico with a wide range of expressions that are made by some of the best mezcaleros in the region. Cinco Sentidos is uncertified mezcal and is labeled as “Destilado de Agave”.
Learn more about 5 Sentidos:
- Cinco Sentidos and El Destilado on Mezcal Reviews
- Santa María Ixcatlán: Rawhide Fermentation with Amando Alvarez on Mezcal Reviews
- What’s in A Name? on the K&L Wines Spirits Journal blog
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Bryen
93 reviewsBcx02-19
160/182
Tasted this one in Miami at Bakan in wynwood, solid selection there! The flavor here reminds me a lot of the Madrecuixe from Atenogenes, very green and vegetal and the smell is amazing on this one. Texture is really great too. A 2oz pour went very quickly lol
Imperium
112 reviewsBCX02-19
This is an amazing Bicuixe!
From the first smell you can tell this is special. The complexity of the aromas take you through a journey across the desert and through oases. Briny, citrus Bicuixe smells mix with complex notes, which are both bright and vegetal but also earthy. Garden leaves, green peppers, celery, rye and caraway seeds.
The palate is both insanely smooth and sweet at the same time, full of bready flavors and spices mixed with dried peppers and orange blossoms. It has umami to the max.
Finish and aftertaste is cinnamon water and minerals, which lasts even 20-30 minutes later.
This is definitely special juice, it has that extra quality that the best mezcal has. If I find a bottle, this will definitely be on the to-buy list.
BCX02-19
This is an amazing Bicuixe!
From the first smell you can tell this is special. The complexity of the aromas take you through a journey across the desert and through oases. Briny, citrus Bicuixe smells mix with complex notes, which are both bright and vegetal but also earthy. Garden leaves, green peppers, celery, rye and caraway seeds.
The palate is both insanely smooth and sweet at the same time, full of bready flavors and spices mixed with dried peppers and orange blossoms. It has umam
Ben P
139 reviewsUnlike other Karwinskii’s I have had this Bicuixe isn’t dominated by woody notes and is on the briney fruity side. It’s like pickled lemon sour patch kids. Is it sweet? Yes. Is it sour? Yes. Is it salty? Yes! But where all these flavors could all come across pourly integrated these are playing in harmony together. Not to mention the citrusy fruits, minerals, and pickled characters ride all the way though the finish really nicely leaving a nice sweet tart candy mouth feel. I always read Miahuatlan karwinskiis just hit different and this certainly does. Nice stuff from Atenogenes Garcia.
Unlike other Karwinskii’s I have had this Bicuixe isn’t dominated by woody notes and is on the briney fruity side. It’s like pickled lemon sour patch kids. Is it sweet? Yes. Is it sour? Yes. Is it salty? Yes! But where all these flavors could all come across pourly integrated these are playing in harmony together. Not to mention the citrusy fruits, minerals, and pickled characters ride all the way though the finish really nicely leaving a nice sweet tart candy mouth feel. I always read Mia
bluImbibe
40 reviewsNose: mineral, soil, juicy fruit gum,
Palate: cucumber saltwater, cinnamon bubblegum, anise, wet grass, mesquite; soft mouthfeel, as the flavors dissipate I’m left with wet grass for a long time.
Instantly fell in love with this and I now have it on my shopping list. Bold and bright and almost refreshing?? Beautiful bicuixe.
El Dawg
227 reviewsBCX02-19
Green, earthy, vegetal! Reminds me of other Miahuatlan mezcals, which I tend to be biased to. Piney taste, some chalky, sweet & fruity. Balanced with the overall greenish flavor notes. Very solid and wish I had more of this 2oz sample. 4.25
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ElAgave
34 reviewsBatch BAX01-19 47.7%abv
Wild agave were cultivated
Roasted 4-6 days
Chopped then Tahona ground
Nose – seaweed, brine, fresh cut pumpkin, apples, celery seed, beans
Palate – farmy, soil, cheesy, sugar snap peas
Finish – mulch, oily finish, floral, lime rind
TheAgaveFairy
169 reviewsThat lightly fishy funk that I’ve come to know with his bicuixe and style, sage, marshmallows, twig tea (kukicha). Actually, yes, that’s almost a perfect note. Kukicha and other such interesting teas! Some mild candied fruits, like watermelon or honeydew canteloupe.
Round, mineral and sweet entry, pushing heavier into minerality before a balloon of fruit flavors bursts on swallow fading into the fun tones described, with kukicha recessed wonderfully.
Compared to other batches I’ve had, the balance here is a little better. Not as brutally earthy and drying… which I do like either way.
8/10. Masterful bicuixe; I’ve been picky about it as a single varietal offering before.
That lightly fishy funk that I’ve come to know with his bicuixe and style, sage, marshmallows, twig tea (kukicha). Actually, yes, that’s almost a perfect note. Kukicha and other such interesting teas! Some mild candied fruits, like watermelon or honeydew canteloupe.
Round, mineral and sweet entry, pushing heavier into minerality before a balloon of fruit flavors bursts on swallow fading into the fun tones described, with kukicha recessed wonderfully.
Compared to other batches I’ve had, the
Rakhal
430 reviewsBCX01-19. Very unusual, not like any Miahuatlán Bicuixe I’ve had before. Earthy and bready. Rye bread, carraway seeds, tarragon, anise, marzipan, and garden soil. If I find a bottle I will buy it because it’s so unique.
t8ke
144 reviewsImpressive depth on the nose and palate – a really lovely bicuixe. The terroir is evident here, driving those savory notes to grapple with the sweet nose. Really well done, certainly very good.
Tyler
665 reviewsWet wood and crayon on the nose. On the palate, there is some pink peppercorn and green beans. Very green and vegetal overall. A bit of minerality on the finish. I’m a huge Atenogenes fan but I prefer his ensambles or straight Madrecuixe over this. Batch: BCX01-19, bottle 147/177, 47.7%.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsJuicy Fruit!!! Piloncillo! A tad bit of cilantro and masa! Killer pairing with some homemade barbacoa. Excellent
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsBatch: BCX01-19
Nose: Wet soil. Fresh, vegetal sweetness. Garden celery leaves.
Palate: Serrano pepper flavor with dialed back heat. Celery. A touch of the agave sugars in the mix. Incredible ash and mint aftertaste.
razorbackmike
161 reviewsTOTAL BLISS ! VEGGIE TO THE MAX ! this is a case of the nose indicating what the flavor will be.straw,cup full of garden geens,broccoli,asparagus,tossed salad.through it all is a balance with agave sweetness and the finish is sweet.long with mint.very unique and very karwinski.the mezcal version of v8.special occasion mezcal.very suitable for summer sipping.delicious!
Jonny
729 reviewsLots of minerals on the nose. Hints of lemon, chalk, flan, and new car smell. The palate is balanced, full of dark fruit, and lingers. Notes of plums, dates, figs, dried dark fruit, dried mango, dried papaya, and a splash of spearmint.