Yuu Baal Joven Madrecuishe Mezcal 375mL
Yuu Baal Joven Madrecuishe Mezcal is a 48% ABV (96 proof) joven mezcal in a 375mL bottle, made from wild Madrecuishe agave by mezcalero Alberto Ortiz in Santa María la Pila — the only Yuu Baal expression made at that palenque. Artisanal from start to finish: underground pit-roast, tahona crush, natural fermentation, copper distillation. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 48% (96 proof)
- Size: 375mL
- Agave: Wild Madrecuishe
- Type: Joven (unaged) mezcal
- Producer: Mezcalero Alberto Ortiz, Santa María la Pila, Oaxaca
- Production: Underground pit-roast, tahona milling, natural fermentation, copper distillation
A Different Palenque, A Different Madrecuishe
Most Yuu Baal expressions come from San Juan del Río, which makes the Madrecuishe the outlier of the line — made by Alberto Ortiz at his Santa María la Pila palenque, and the only Yuu Baal mezcal from those hands. Wild Madrecuishe is a tall, slender karwinskii agave with a reputation for herbal, mineral-driven character. Shop more Yuu Baal or browse all mezcal.
Tasting Notes
Secondhand reports describe an herbal, vegetal profile — green vegetation, wet earth, and mineral on the nose, with stone fruit, savory cooking herbs, sweet cooked agave, and restrained smoke on the palate, finishing with peppercorn and agave nectar. Expect a savory, earthy joven rather than a fruit-forward one.
How to Enjoy
Neat, at room temperature, to catch the mineral and herbal layers. This is the bottle to open for the mezcal drinker who thinks they've mapped the whole category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Yuu Baal Joven Madrecuishe Mezcal?
It is bottled at 48% ABV (96 proof) in a 375mL bottle.
What is Madrecuishe agave?
Madrecuishe is a wild karwinskii agave known for herbal, mineral, and savory character — a favorite among mezcal aficionados seeking something beyond Espadín.
Who makes Yuu Baal Madrecuishe?
Mezcalero Alberto Ortiz at his palenque in Santa María la Pila, Oaxaca — the only Yuu Baal expression from that producer.
The outlier of the Yuu Baal line — pick up the Madrecuishe joven when you order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.