Rufina Madre Cuixe is made by Alberto "Don Beto" Ortiz with maguey Madre Cuixe (Agave karwinskii).
About this destilado de agave
Rufina Madre Cuixe is made with maguey Madre Cuixe (Agave karwinskii). This is produced by Alberto “Don Beto” Ortiz in San Luis Amatlan, Oaxaca. His mezcals typically are wood-roasted in a stone horno, mallet-crushed (by hand), then fermented with wild yeasts, and double-distilled on a 200-liter copper pot still.
Rufina Mezcal
Rufina is a project that prioritizes the sustainable growth of wild maguey. They work with small batch producers and commit to give value to the land of the communities in which they work.
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165 reviewsBatch Cali-011, Bottle 20/90, 47.67% abv
The Rufina lineup is all very good. This madrecuixe has some crazy minerality on the nose, some of the strongest I have ever smelled or tasted in a mezcal. It reminds of LA city water, not in the chemical aspect, but in the mouthfeel (chalky). Their verde has some of this same minerality, although more muted, so it could be the water source in addition to the soil. Being a wild agave, it could also be part of its genetics. Underneath that minerality is some of the grassiness and vegetal notes that I like in a karwinskii, A bit of popcorn and corn syrup as well. Just some mild spiciness, but the flavor lingers in your palate for a while. Different from many other madrecuixes that I have tried and worth seeking out.
Batch Cali-011, Bottle 20/90, 47.67% abv
The Rufina lineup is all very good. This madrecuixe has some crazy minerality on the nose, some of the strongest I have ever smelled or tasted in a mezcal. It reminds of LA city water, not in the chemical aspect, but in the mouthfeel (chalky). Their verde has some of this same minerality, although more muted, so it could be the water source in addition to the soil. Being a wild agave, it could also be part of its genetics. Underneath that minerality