From Sparrow’s agave and mezcal list, the Koch Coyote is a craft mezcal for adventurous sippers, made from rare wild agave the slow, traditional way ($21 by the pour, or $31.50 for a larger pour).
About Koch Coyote Mezcal
Koch El Mezcal is an Oaxacan producer that works with maestro mezcaleros and local producing families to keep traditional mezcal culture alive. This Coyote bottling is a craft mezcal made from 12 year old Coyote agave, a wild variety, using only painstaking traditional methods. Wild agaves like Coyote take many years to mature and grow under tough conditions, which makes mezcals like this rare and prized. Koch is known for its hands-on, additive-free approach across its range, letting each agave speak for itself. Bottlings like this Coyote are about preserving a way of making mezcal that has been passed down through generations in Oaxaca, where the work is still done largely by hand.
Tasting Notes
Wild-agave mezcal tends to be expressive and complex. Expect the gentle smoke that comes from roasting agave in earthen pits layered over the distinct, earthy character of the Coyote agave. It is a sipping mezcal with real depth, best taken slowly and neat.
What to Pair It With
Mezcal this characterful is best enjoyed neat, in small sips, so the smoke and agave can unfold. From the Sparrow dinner menu it pairs well with the Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos, the Guajillo Chicken, or the Tuna Tartare. It is a standout at the quartzite bar in our 21+ lounge, a great after-dinner pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Koch Coyote Mezcal made from?
It is a craft mezcal from Oaxaca made from 12 year old wild Coyote agave using traditional methods, which gives it a rare, earthy, gently smoky character.
How much is a pour of Koch Coyote Mezcal at Sparrow?
Koch Coyote Mezcal is $21 by the pour, or $31.50 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu alongside the Koch Elemental Mezcal and the Koch Espadin Jayacatlan. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come sip it.