Santo Gusano
Tasting notes
Nose: Subtle citrus and cooked maguey notes.
Appearance: Crystalline of medium legs.
Taste: Clear mandarin, lime, orange notes and a touch of mint and spearmint.
Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif on its own or in cocktails. Splendid with fish and seafood, grilled meats, and chocolate desserts.
A gift that comes from the earth. Each bottle contains an ancient tradition, the history of the land that saw the plant grow, and each producer’s knowledge.
The use of maguey to produce mezcal is firmly linked to each region’s cultural identity, and 60 species are known to produce this beverage. Learn more about agave types:
AGAVE ANGUSTIFOLIA
Maturity: 5 - 9 years.
Smooth on the palate with a smoky touch. Found from Sonora to Chiapas.
AGAVE POTATORUM
Maturity: 8 - 14 years.
Smoky, light, and subtle flavor.
It is found in the mountains of Oaxaca and Puebla.
AGAVE AMERICANA
Maturity: 8 - 18 years.
Intense aroma but soft on the palate. It is found in Oaxaca and Puebla.
AGAVE KARWINSKII
Maturity: 8 - 25 years.
Aromatic, always leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste. It is found in Oaxaca and Puebla.
AGAVE MARMORATA
Maturity: 12 - 24 years.
A sensation of freshness, great mineral strength, and floral accents. Found in Oaxaca and Puebla.
AGAVE CUPREATA
aturity: 8 - 12 years.
Fresh and sweet to the palate.
It is found in Guerrero, Michoacán, Estado de Mexico, and Puebla.
AGAVE SALMIANA
Maturity: 8 - 18 years.
Young flavor. Found in San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, and northern Guanajuato.
AGAVE DURANGUENSIS
Maturity: 8 - 16 years. Fruity aromas - citrus, earthy and sweet. It can be smoky. Found in Durango.
AGAVE RHODACANTHA
Maturity: 7 - 14 years.
Aroma and sweet flavor of fermented fruits and xoconostle. It is found in Oaxaca.
AGAVE MAXIMILIANA
Maturity: 7 - 14 years.
Aroma and sweet flavor of fermented fruits and xoconostle. It is found in Oaxaca.
AGAVE INEAQUIDENS
Maturity: 8 - 16 years.
Flavor with notes of incense, copal, and lots of green plants. It is found in Guerrero.
AGAVE ANGUSTIFOLIA
Maturity: 5 - 9 years.
Smooth on the palate with a smoky touch. Found from Sonora to Chiapas.
AGAVE POTATORUM
Maturity: 8 - 14 years.
Smoky, light, and subtle flavor.
It is found in the mountains of Oaxaca and Puebla.
AGAVE AMERICANA
Maturity: 8 - 18 years.
Intense aroma but soft on the palate. It is found in Oaxaca and Puebla.
AGAVE KARWINSKII
Maturity: 8 - 25 years.
Aromatic, always leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste. It is found in Oaxaca and Puebla.
AGAVE MARMORATA
Maturity: 12 - 24 years.
A sensation of freshness, great mineral strength, and floral accents. Found in Oaxaca and Puebla.
AGAVE CUPREATA
Maturity: 8 - 12 years.
Fresh and sweet to the palate.
It is found in Guerrero, Michoacán, Estado de Mexico, and Puebla.
AGAVE SALMIANA
Maturity: 8 - 18 years.
Young flavor. Found in San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, and northern Guanajuato.
AGAVE DURANGUENSIS
Maturity: 8 - 16 years.
Fruity aromas - citrus, earthy and sweet. It can be smoky. Found in Durango.
AGAVE RHODACANTHA
Maturity: 7 - 14 years.
Aroma and sweet flavor of fermented fruits and xoconostle. It is found in Oaxaca.
AGAVE MAXIMILIANA
Maturity: 8 - 14 years.
Rough flavor with notes of nuts, tobacco, and mineral. Found in Sonora, Jalisco, and Zacatecas.
AGAVE INEAQUIDENS
Maturity: 8 - 16 years.
Flavor with notes of incense, copal, and lots of green plants. It is found in Guerrero.
Santo Gusano is a mezcal with citrus tones that make it different. Our 100% artisanal process and diversity of terroirs, combined with the maguey Espadín, make mezcal from Oaxaca a great experience for the senses.
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