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$49.87−16%($71.24/ℓ)
Recommended price: $59.59
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Koch
- Type
- Mezcal
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- Minimal, often unaged
- Aromatic profile
- Smoky, earthy, notes of cooked agave
- Ingredients
- Espadín agave
- Type of cask
- Neutral wood or terracotta barrels
- Distillation method
- Distillation in copper still or traditional
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Variety
- Espadín agave
- Color
- Light amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with lime and salt, cocktails
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Fine wood smoke intertwined with green and earthy notes, with citrus hints that lighten the profile. On the palate it is warm and enveloping, with a compact structure that remains clean; the smoke stays present but restrained, leaving room for a savory element and a slight bitterness that sets the pace. The progression is long and coherent, with aromatic reprises that amplify its persistence without overloading. In tasting it is refined yet authentic, suited to those seeking a mezcal with character but without excess. Serve at room temperature or slightly cool to appreciate its nuances and depth; excellent paired with grilled meats, spicy dishes or flavorful cheeses, but it also holds up well to simpler tastings to grasp its complexity.
A distillate that combines intensity and purity, ideal for moments of slow observation and conversation.
A distillate that combines intensity and purity, ideal for moments of slow observation and conversation.
Brand
Koch
OaxacaMexico
Koch is an Oaxacan brand dedicated to promoting mezcal: it offers a range of artisanal expressions (joven and ancestral) from different agave varieties and producing communities in the state of Oaxaca.
- Oaxacan-origin brand focused on safeguarding mezcal traditions.
- Range includes joven expressions and ancestral/olla de barro versions.
- Collaborations with mezcaleros and local communities (e.g. Río de Ejutla) for diverse maguey varieties.
Specialities
- artisanal mezcal
- ancestral mezcal
- mezcal by agave variety (e.g. espadín, arroqueño, cuishe, barril, jabalí)
- Oaxacan brand
The story
The Koch project originates from the Moreno family's mezcal tradition. In recent years the brand has relaunched and coordinated local productions, collaborating with master mezcaleros and communities in Oaxaca to recover and promote various maguey varieties and traditional methods.
Distillation
Double distillation in traditional stills (copper/various types) for the artisanal expressions; some bottles are produced with ancestral methods (olla de barro).
Raw materials
- Agave (e.g. espadín, arroqueño, cuishe, barril, jabalí)
Representative products
- Mezcal Arroqueno 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal Barril 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal Cuishe 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal El Elemental 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal Ensamble 4 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal Ensamble 5 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal Espadin 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal Espadin Ancestrale 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal Espadin Distilled with Lamb Leg 70cl - Koch
- Mezcal Espadin Mole Verde 70cl - Koch