Contraluz Mezcal 11:11 Finished In Japanese Sakura Casks
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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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Bottle details
| Type | Espadín |
|---|---|
| Brand | Contraluz |
| Origin | Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Age | Aged 11 months and 11 days |
| Strength | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Bottle size | 700 ml |
| Made from | agave espadín |
| Cask | ex-bourbon |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a reposado mezcal made from agave espadín in Oaxaca. It rests for exactly 11 months and 11 days in a combination of bourbon casks and Japanese Sakura casks, then gets a final charcoal filtration. The Sakura wood is the hook. It lays a soft floral fragrance over the agave, so the nose stays low-key and delicate, with vanilla and blossom rather than a wall of smoke. On the palate, agave and warm vanilla meet a citrusy brightness, wood adds depth, and the finish is lightly smoky with a subtle fruity note. That gentle profile makes it a friendly bridge for whiskey drinkers curious about mezcal. It is also an interesting find for collectors who follow cask experiments. It was created in collaboration with Maluma, and its name is a reminder to savor the present moment. We carry it because it shows how much a finishing cask can reshape espadín, and because it rewards slow sipping, either neat or over a large cube.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate — The bittersweet cocoa plays against the mezcal's warm vanilla and light smoky finish.
- Grilled stone fruits — Caramelized peaches or plums echo the subtle fruity note and the cherry-wood florals from the Sakura casks.
- A toast to special moments — The 11:11 name is built around celebrating the present, and the gentle floral-citrus profile suits a slow, shared pour.
Questions about this bottle
What do the Japanese Sakura casks add to this mezcal?
What do the Japanese Sakura casks add to this mezcal?
The mezcal ages in a combination of bourbon and Sakura casks. The cherry wood contributes delicate floral notes that sit alongside the natural smokiness and richness of the agave. The result is softer and more fragrant than many mezcals, with vanilla, florals and a subtle fruity finish.
What does the name 11:11 refer to?
What does the name 11:11 refer to?
The mezcal is aged for precisely 11 months and 11 days. The name is also meant as a symbolic reminder to embrace and celebrate the current moment. The bottling was crafted in collaboration with Maluma.
Is it very smoky?
Is it very smoky?
No, the smoke is restrained. The aroma is low in intensity, with agave, vanilla and florals. On the palate, agave, vanilla and citrus lead, and hints of wood follow. The finish is only lightly smoky, with a subtle fruitiness, which makes it approachable for newcomers to mezcal.
How should I drink it, and what size and strength is the bottle?
How should I drink it, and what size and strength is the bottle?
It is best enjoyed as a sipping mezcal, either neat or over a large ice cube. For a traditional serve, add orange slices and sal de gusano. It also works well in craft cocktails. The bottle holds 700 ml at 40% ABV (80 proof).
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