Maguey Cuishe
A. karwinskii
‘Cuishe‘ Region
Area where maguey ‘Cuishe‘ ( A. karwinskii) grows in Mexico. Brown fading represents density of plants in an area.
‘Mezcal’ Denomination of origin
Area where a distillate produced with an agave can be legally labelled as mezcal.
- ~2% of all certified mezcal produced in 2019 was made with ‘cuishe’ (a. karwinskii). It is a mezcal with unmistakable identity, the favorite of many enthusiasts.
- Extends over an area in Mexico roughly equivalent in size to Ireland.
- 10 to 12 years (Life expectancy / maturity)
- August to October (Flowering season)
- 400-1500 meters above sea level
