Mezcal San Cosme: the artisanal spirit of Oaxaca in every sip
Born from friendship and a deep passion for Mexico, Mezcal San Cosme is an artisanal spirit that captures the magic of Oaxaca and shares it with the world.
Made from 100% Espadín agave grown in the lands of Santiago Matatlán, this young (joven or blanco) mezcal blends ancient tradition with a contemporary approach, free from clichés, to deliver an authentic and sophisticated experience.
In 2010, three childhood friends — Erik Lozano, José Julián Carrera and Gernot Allnoch — set out to create a mezcal that would reflect the very best of Mexico.
Bound by their school years in the country, they launched a German-Mexican project that officially debuted in 2011.
The name pays tribute to Saint Cosmas (San Cosme), the patron saint of doctors who, together with his twin brother Damian, performed miracles of healing.
San Cosme was born as a homage to healing, friendship and artisanal excellence.
The soul of the mezcal lies in the agave.
The hearts (piñas) of Espadín agave (Angustifolia Haw), matured for 8 to 12 years, are hand-harvested and cooked for three days in traditional conical earthen pit ovens fuelled with mesquite wood.
This process gives the spirit its characteristic smoky and earthy aromas.
The cooked piñas are then crushed with the ancient stone tahona (pulled by animals), spontaneously fermented in wooden vats with spring water, and double-distilled in copper pot stills.
Only the “heart” of the distillate is bottled, at 40% ABV, with no ageing and no additives.
On the nose, San Cosme reveals an inviting aroma of fresh agave, with notes of smoke, wood, earth and a hint of caramel.
On the palate it offers a smooth, mouth-coating texture where smoky agave mingles with leather, earth and a warm, spicy, pleasantly lingering finish.
It is a balanced, versatile and elegant mezcal — perfect to enjoy neat, with a slice of orange and worm salt, or as the base for contemporary cocktails.
Produced in small batches under the guidance of master mezcalero Don Neto Mateo at the distillery in Santiago Matatlán — the world capital of mezcal — San Cosme is also distinguished by its commitment to sustainability: a percentage of the plants is allowed to flower in order to preserve the genetic diversity of the agave, and natural pollination by bats is encouraged.
Today available in more than 30 countries, Mezcal San Cosme is far more than a spirit.
It is a sensory journey to the lands of Oaxaca: smoke, earth, agave and tradition bottled, ready to accompany you in every moment.
40 ° / 70cl
