Contraluz Mezcal 11:11 Finished In Japanese Sakura Casks
Contraluz Mezcal 11:11 Finished In Japanese Sakura Casks
Contraluz Mezcal 11:11 Finished In Japanese Sakura Casks is a captivating expression that invites you to savor the present moment. Crafted in collaboration with Maluma, this reposado mezcal is a pioneer in innovation, introducing the unique influence of Japanese Sakura casks into the aging process. Aged for precisely 11 months and 11 days in a combination of bourbon and Sakura casks, the mezcal undergoes a final touch with charcoal filtration, resulting in a distinctive flavor profile that marries the smokiness of agave with the delicate floral notes imparted by cherry wood. The name "11:11" serves as a symbolic reminder to embrace and celebrate the current moment.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A mezcal built around the idea of savoring the present makes a thoughtful gift for someone marking a milestone, whether a new job, a wedding toast, or a birthday that deserves a slower evening. This reposado is made from 100% agave espadín in Oaxaca and rests for 11 months and 11 days in a combination of bourbon and Japanese Sakura casks before charcoal filtration. The result is delicate rather than bold: a low-intensity nose of agave, vanilla, and florals, then vanilla warmth and citrus brightness on the palate, hints of wood, and a light smoky finish with a subtle fruity note. It suits the curious drinker who enjoys whiskey or tequila and wants an approachable way into mezcal, as well as the agave fan who appreciates an unusual finish. Created in collaboration with Maluma and named for the symbolic 11:11 moment, it carries a story worth telling as the bottle is opened. Encourage them to sip it neat or over a large cube, perhaps with orange slices and sal de gusano.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate — The mezcal's vanilla warmth and hints of wood play nicely against the bittersweet depth of dark chocolate.
- Grilled stone fruits — Charred peaches or plums echo the light smoky finish and subtle fruity notes in the glass.
- Toasting a new promotion — A bottle named to celebrate the present moment, with bright citrus and floral notes, fits a milestone worth savoring slowly.
Questions about this bottle
What does Contraluz Mezcal 11:11 taste like?
The aroma is subtle, with agave, vanilla, and floral notes. On the palate, agave meets vanilla warmth and citrus brightness, followed by hints of wood. It finishes with light smoke and a subtle fruity taste, while the Sakura casks add floral fragrance.
How is this mezcal aged?
It is a reposado aged for precisely 11 months and 11 days in a combination of bourbon and Japanese Sakura casks. After aging, it receives a final charcoal filtration, which the producer credits with marrying agave smokiness to the delicate floral notes from the cherry wood.
What is it made from, and what size is the bottle?
It is made from 100% agave espadín in Oaxaca, Mexico, and comes in a 700 ml bottle.
What does the name 11:11 mean?
The name is a symbolic reminder to embrace and celebrate the current moment, which also echoes the 11 months and 11 days of aging. The mezcal was crafted in collaboration with Maluma, giving the bottle a story that makes it a meaningful gift for special occasions.
