Corte Vetusto Espadin is handmade by fourth generation maestro mezcalero. The agaves are cooked using mesquite wood specially for the flavors the wood imparts on the final spirit.
About this mezcal
Corte Vetusto Espadin is handmade by fourth generation maestro mezcalero Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz using mature agave Espadin. This joven mezcal is distilled to proof at 45% ABV. This mezcal is crushed with a tahona and then naturally fermented. Two distillations are done in a 250 liter copper pot still. This mezcal was a International Wine & Spirit Competition 2017 Gold Outstanding & Mezcal Trophy winner.
Corte Vetusto Mezcal
Corte Vetusto mezcal is hand-crafted by Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz, a 4th generation Zapotec Maestro Mezcalero. The art of mezcal making was passed down through the generations since his great grandfather, Don Mauro. The name of the brand Corte Vetusto means “the ancient cut” and comes from an old story about a master mezcalero’s desire to create a cut of mezcal so divine that it invokes the spirit of generations before him. That sacred distillation of earth, fire and history is the Corte Vetusto.
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Firesidesipper
39 reviewsFruity and sweet up front, giving way to a gentle smokiness with white pepper and vegetable notes. Very tasty. LOT ES-1608, Bottle 633/870.
Mezcalfan66
1 reviewI am a Mescal fan of long standing and as this particular maker and mark has been very favourably reviewed I ordered two bottles. Good grief. What a mistake. To say this has a ‘subtle smoke’ is to claim Hitler was a bit anti-semitic. This is undrinkable. Opening the bottle is like being thrown on a bonfire. It is a headache in a glass. Horrible.
dutchy
3 reviewsLove the brand story and packaging. Subtle enough for sipping and equally good in cocktails.
meighmey
18 reviewsLot: ES-1608 Bottle: 689 / 870 … cooked with mesquite wood … I was apprehensive about the use of mesquite … but am more than pleasantly surprised … subtle all the way through. Flavors of black pepper and mint join the roast. Pleasant long finish with a hint of citrus … grows with each sip. 44% AbV
Arthurjakob21
5 reviewsReally great presence on the nose and a good long pallet. Excellent balance of beautifully roasted agave sweetness, vegetal notes, a bit of spice and lingering gentle smoke.
stepusin
19 reviewssmell isn’t very strong, if anything it’s similar to acetone. smokiness is subtle and there is an overall bitter flavor that i am not a fan of. it is smooth and crisp on the palate, just not a fan of the flavor profile.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsBetter than i thought it would be. Dunno the price point, but if its less than $50 a bottle, id buy again and again
Solid espadin
Kon-tiki
16 reviewsSweet aromas with a bit of smoke…somewhat watery with hints of broccoli, lettuce, and almonds….very soft and light….not a ton of character….probably better for cocktails than for sipping